Course

Italian 1

Description: This course concentrates on developing basic skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of native spoken and written Italian at the beginning level. This course includes discussion of Italian culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • UC, CSU

Italian 2

Description: Further development of basic skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. A continued emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written Italian at the beginning level. This course includes an expanded discussion of Italian culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: ITA-1 or qualifying placement level on the Italian assessment test or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Italian 3

Description: Development of intermediate skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. A continued emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written Italian at the intermediate level. Includes an expanded discussion of Italian culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: ITA-2 or qualifying placement level on the Italian assessment test or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Italian Culture and Civilization

Description: Introduction to Italy's cultural norms, values, social development and organization as revealed through its complex and unique history. Class conducted in English. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU