Italian Language

The degree or certificate in Italian Language provides rigorous academic preparation in Italian Language. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Italian or Romance Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics, Art History and related fields. This degree or certificate also meets the needs of those in the community who wish to gain aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in fields that may require knowledge of a foreign language such as Italian. Students develop competency in the ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write in Italian, while at the same time learning to think critically by analyzing works of literature and other manifestations of culture. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 18-20 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate increased reading and listening comprehension of the target languages. Utilize oral and written communicative skills to produce the target languages. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the target language’s cultures.

Associate in Arts Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ITAL 101	Beginning Italian I	5
ITAL 101 or equivalent	ITAL 102	Beginning Italian II	5
ITAL 102 or equivalent	ITAL 103	Intermediate Italian I	5
ITAL 103 or equivalent	ITAL 104	Intermediate Italian II	5
	If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one course from the following:
Eligibility for ENGL 101	ITAL 130	Italian Culture and Civilization through Cinema	3
	ARTH 102	Art History: Renaissance-Modern	3
	ARTH 104	Greek and Roman Art	3
	ARTH 105	Medieval Art	3
	ARTH 106	Renaissance/Baroque Art	3
ENGL 100, or ESL 151 or equivalent	LING 101	Introduction to Language and Linguistics	3
	HIST 170	Western Civilization I	3
	MUSIC 120	Music Appreciation	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-20

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2021	GCC Catalog 2021-2022
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.