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Advanced Placement (AP) French Literature (also called AP French LiteratureorAP French Lit) was an Advanced Placement course and examination offered by the College Board. The course was designed to replicate a college French literature course for high school students. Students studied a variety of novels, plays, and poetry, all written in French.

Due to the low numbers of students taking AP French Literature, it was discontinued after the 2008–2009 year.[1][2][3][4]

Required reading[edit]

The works required by the College Board for the 2008 exam were:

Grade distributions[edit]

In 2007, 2,068 students took the exam from 478 schools. The mean score was 3.30 with a standard deviation of 1.34.

The grade distribution for 2007 was:

Score Percent
5 24.2%
4 23.5%
3 23.2%
2 16.3%
1 12.7%

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cech, Scott J. (April 4, 2008). "College Board Intends to Drop AP Programs in Four Subjects". Education Week. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  • ^ Jensen, Anne (February 2009). "Addressing the Cancellation of the French AP Literature Exam". The French Review. 82 (3): 610–614. JSTOR 25481624.
  • ^ D'gama, Alissa M (April 14, 2008). "College Board Cancels Four AP Examinations". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  • ^ Pennell, Arden (May 9, 2008). "French teacher fights cancellation of AP exam". Palo Alto Online. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
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