AP Japanese Language and Culture Flashcards: Compare‑and‑contrast: thesis and organization
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What types of sentences should students be able to produce in written exchanges?
Students should be able to comprehend and produce simple, compound, and complex sentences in a variety of time frames in written exchanges (6.B.2).
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What types of sentences should students be able to produce in written exchanges?
Students should be able to comprehend and produce simple, compound, and complex sentences in a variety of time frames in written exchanges (6.B.2).
What are 'standard conventions of written language' that students must use?
Standard conventions of written language include orthography and punctuation, which students must use correctly in written exchanges (6.B.3).
Which Japanese writing systems should students use appropriately in interpersonal communication?
Students should appropriately use hiragana, katakana, and kanji in interpersonal communication (6.C.1).
What does it mean to 'explain how information from a text connects or relates to the target culture'?
It means describing the relationship between information from a text and the target culture or interdisciplinary phenomena (2.A.2).
What two categories of vocabulary and expressions should students use in communication?
Students should use a variety of vocabulary and be able to explain and use idiomatic and culturally authentic expressions (4.B.1, 4.B.2).
What is the initial step students should take when preparing for spoken presentations?
Students should use a process to plan their spoken presentations, which involves outlining and structuring their ideas before delivery (7.A.1).
What key structural elements should a spoken presentation include?
A spoken presentation should be produced in the appropriate register and include a clear introduction, development of the topic, and a conclusion (7.B.1).
What is the purpose of 'transitional expressions and cohesive devices' in spoken presentations?
They are used to create paragraph-length discourse, ensuring smooth flow and logical connections between ideas in spoken presentations (7.B.2).
Name three sub-topics explored within the AP theme of 'Personal and Public Identities.'
This theme explores sub-topics such as Personal Beliefs, Gender Roles, and National Figures and Pop Culture Icons (14).
What aspects are covered under the AP theme of 'Beauty and Aesthetics' in Japanese Culture?
This theme includes Perspectives of Beauty in Japanese Culture, Architecture, and Literature (15).
Identify two specific areas of focus within the AP theme of 'Science and Technology.'
Key areas within this theme include Health and Wellness, Access to Technology, and Science and Ethics (17).