Course Descriptions: Italian

101 First Course in Italian
5 hours, 5 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Advisory: English 56 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for Italian 100.
This is the first course in the sequence of study of the Italian language and culture. In this interactive course, students use Italian in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. Basic language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored in Italian. Students with two years of high school Italian are eligible to enroll in Italian 101. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN ITAL 2) (CAN ITAL SEQ A = ITAL 101 + 102)

102 Second Course in Italian 5 hours lecture, 5 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Prerequisite: Italian 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Students with two years of high school Italian are eligible to enroll in this course.
Advisory: concurrent enrollment in Italian 296 Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for Italian 100.
This is a continuation of Italian 101. In this interactive course, students use listening, reading, speaking and writing at a more complex level. The students further develop their receptive and productive languages competencies at the low- to mid- intermediate level. Additional language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored in Italian. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN ITAL 4) (CAN ITAL SEQ A = ITAL 101 + 102)

201 Third Course in Italian 5 hours lecture, 5 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Prerequisite: Italian 102 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or three years of high school Italian with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Italian 296.
This is an intermediate course in Italian. In this interactive course, students use the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing at the intermediate level. More complex language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN ITAL 8)

210 The Grammar of Spoken Italian I 3 hours, 3 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Italian 210 is designed to give students abundant practice in developing oral and written fluency in the language. Topics providing basis for discussion and prepared talks will include everyday life situations, current event, and culture. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

211 The Grammar of Spoken Italian II 3 hours, 3 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Italian 211 is a continuation of Italian 210 at a more advanced level. Topics providing basis for discussion and prepared talks will include everyday life situations, current events, and culture. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement, 1-3 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For intermediate students who wish to work on special projects. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.