Italian
School of Language, Literature, and Humanities
Dean: Joel M. Levine, Ed.D.
Department Chair: Nora Portillo, M.A.
Office: 28-106, (619) 482-6349
School/Department Location: www.swccd.edu/cvlocation
General Description
Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Knowing another language gives one the powerful key to successfully communicate with speakers of other languages. Learning another culture prepares us to live in a multicultural world which helps us gain an especially rich preparation for the future. Each language program at Southwestern College is designed to facilitate interaction and communication with speakers of other languages, whether they are across town or across the world.
Career Options
Below is a sample of the career options available to students with fluency in a foreign language. Fluency and intercultural communication skills in a second language enhances opportunities in: government, business, medicine and healthcare, teaching, technology, the military, social service, law enforcement, communications, fashion, and marketing.
| Degree/Certificate Options | Major Code |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation | |
| Italian | 01390 |
Consult with a counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP), which lists the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.
ITAL 101
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I
5 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communication. Covers structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about family, friends, activities, obligations, travel, and food. Introduces students to Italian culture. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Italian. Equivalent to two years of high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC]
ITAL 102
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II
5 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ITAL 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides continuation of ITAL 101. Enables students to carry out basic interpersonal communication and acquire the structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about childhood activities, daily routine, vacations, weather, seasons, holidays, Italian cuisine and future plans. Introduces students to cultural readings. Equivalent to three years high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC]
ITAL 201
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I
5 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ITAL 102 or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides extensive review of all first-year structures. Focuses on interpersonal communication for intermediate students. Covers grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to discuss traditions, newspapers and magazines, interpersonal relationships, beliefs and stereotypes, music, and technology. Introduces readings reflecting Italian culture. Equivalent to four years of high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC]
ITAL 202
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II
5 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides continuation of Italian 201. Focuses on student's ability to communicate at an intermediate high level on a variety of topics such as literature, values and traditions, Italian cinema and music, fashion, hobbies, and the environment. Includes further study of complex grammatical structures and literary selections. Equivalent to four years of high school. [D; CSU; UC]
ITAL 299
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Individual study or research in some area of Italian of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]