AP French Language and Culture

Advanced Placement French Language and Culture building French language proficiency.

Interpersonal CommunicationInterpretive CommunicationPresentational Communication
Exploring Francophone CulturesArgumentation and PersuasionSynthesis of Authentic Materials
Travel and Everyday SituationsUsing Media and TechnologyCommunity and Service
Active Vocabulary BuildingEffective Practice for the AP ExamOrganizing Ideas for Speaking and WritingUsing Context Clues
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Synthesis of Authentic Materials

Combining Sources for Deeper Understanding

Synthesis means integrating information from different authentic French sources, such as articles, interviews, graphs, or podcasts, to answer questions or solve problems.

How to Synthesize

  • Read or listen to multiple sources on the same topic
  • Identify similarities and differences in perspectives
  • Combine information to create a well-rounded answer

Why This Skill is Important

Synthesis shows higher-level thinking and is essential on the AP exam and in real life when making informed decisions.

Tips

  • Take notes on key points from each source
  • Use connectors like “de plus”, “tandis que”, “par ailleurs”
  • Practice summarizing and combining information in your own words

Examples

  • Summarizing viewpoints from a French article and a radio interview about climate change.

  • Comparing data from a graph and a news report on youth employment in France.

In a Nutshell

Synthesis involves combining information from various French sources to form a complete understanding.

Key Terms

Synthèse
The process of combining ideas from different sources.
Source Authentique
A real-world text, audio, or visual material created by and for native speakers.
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