An introductory course to the Italian language and the cultures of its speakers. This course is designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Italian. It facilitates the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning level. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in Italian as much as possible. Students will learn structures that will enable them to function in Italian in everyday contexts while becoming familiar with the Italian speaking world. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)

Italian 121 is the continuation of Italian 120. The course will continue to develop oral and written skills based on practical. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, 6A)

Italian 220 is the continuation of Italian 121. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to acquire proficiency in Italian. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, 6A)

Italian 221 is the continuation of Italian 220. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to improve proficiency in Italian. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, 6A)

The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)

The course will continue to develop at a higher level oral, listening, reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)