AP Chinese 

All about family in unit 1 of AP Chinese! We cover everything from typical Chinese family structure to important values, beliefs, & traditions to family challenges. With this review and practice, you'll conquer the AP Chinese exam!

Unit 1 – Families in China

1.4 Global Challenges Facing China

1.2 Personal and Public Identities in China

1.1 Families and Communities in China

1.3 Contemporary Life in China: Transportation and Tourism

Unit 1 Overview: Families in Different Societies

How does Chinese language and culture one's identity? Learn about it in unit 2 of AP Chinese. We cover personal identity evolution, education, religion, personality, language, dialects, Pinyin system, immigration & emigration, Resident Identity Card, censorship, TV entertainment, street art, and much more!

Unit 2 – Language & Culture in China

2.3 Chinese Dining Etiquette and Chinese Cuisine

2.1 Personal and Public Identities in China

2.2 Beauty and Aesthetics in Chinese Architecture and Literature

2.4 Internet and Healthcare in China

Unit 2 Overview: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

Learn about Chinese beauty and art in unit 3 of AP Chinese. We cover Chinese beauty standards & fashion, Chinese paintings & architecture, museums (The Forbidden City, Terracotta Army Museum, National Museum of China), evolution of Chinese music, and poetry!

Unit 3 – Beauty & Art in China

3.4 Art and History

3.1 Chinese Visual and Performing Arts

3.4 Chinese Poetry and Architecture

Unit 3 Overview: Influences of Beauty and Art

3.3 Chinese Beauty Ideals and Pop Culture

3.2 Chinese Music and Painting

How does technology and science affect our lives? In unit 4 of AP Chinese, we address this question and more. Dive deep into how technology resolves and creates issues in society as well as how science and emerging technologies can pose ethical questions while simultaneously adding to your vocabulary!

Unit 4 – Science & Technology in China

4.3 Technology in Contemporary Chinese Life

4.1 China’s Advancements in Science and Technology

4.2 Health-Related Challenges in China

4.4 The Impact of Social Media in China

Unit 4 Overview: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives

In unit 5 of AP Chinese, learn about factors that can affect the quality of life. We explore how social status, traditions, and cultural perceptions can impact quality of life. Strengthen your vocabulary and oral skills while diving into how access to healthcare and education can also have a tremndous impact on quality of life. 

Unit 5 – Quality of Life in China

5.1 Chinese Holidays and Celebrations

5.4 Chinese Calligraphy and Martial Arts

Unit 5 Overview: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

5.3 Chinese Traditional Medicine

5.2 Chinese Tea Culture and Fengshui

In the final unit of AP Chinese, learn about environmental, political, and societal challenges that affect people's lives. Discover how to relate the different themes to each other and use advanced vocabulary to describe the abstract concepts explored in this unit! 

Unit 6 – Challenges in China

6.1 Global Tensions and Human Rights in China

Unit 6 Overview: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges

6.2 Education and Work Culture in China

6.4 Economic and Housing Challenges Facing China

6.3 Environmental Issues in China

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