Italian (ITAL)

ITAL 101 F Elementary Italian I 5 Units

90 hours lecture per term. This course focuses on the four major skills of language learning-listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing-and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Included is an introduction to customs, culture, and civilization of Italy. This course is conducted primarily in Italian and requires completion of weekly lab assignments. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE

ITAL 102 F Elementary Italian II 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101 F with a grade of C or better or one year of high school Italian with a grade of C or better.

90 hours lecture per term. This course continues to focus on the four major skills of language learning —listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing— and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Included is an introduction to customs, culture, and civilization of Italy. This course is conducted primarily in Italian and requires completion of weekly lab assignments. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter Grade and Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

ITAL 203 F Intermediate Italian III 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or two years of high school Italian with a grade of C or better.

72 hours lecture per term. This course includes development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing Italian based on cultural and literary materials. This course emphasizes oral communication and provides an expanded review of key grammatical concepts. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

ITAL 204 F Intermediate Italian IV 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 203 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or three years of high school Italian with a grade of C or better.

72 hours lecture per term. This course continues the development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing Italian based on cultural and literary materials. This course emphasizes intermediate-advanced oral communication, provides an extended review of key grammatical concepts and vocabulary, and fosters understanding and appreciation of Italian culture by introducing literary readings. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC