# Italian (Associate of Arts Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Italian

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### Summary

The study of languages provides communication skills, provides exposure to the richness of cultural variety, increases transfer options to universities with language requirements, opens new career opportunities, enriches global travel, and provides personal enrichment. The program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution and for proficiency in a language in a variety of settings.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Italian Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate preparedness for successful transition to the language program of four year institutions.
2.  Demonstrate accurate language grammar including writing, speaking, and listening in the target language.
3.  Discuss the social and cultural life of Language speakers in the target language.
4.  Read and analyze writings in Language target areas.
5.  Demonstrate through discussion and actions the acceptance and value of other peoples.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 21 |
| ITAL 101 | First Course in Italian | 5 |
| ITAL 102 | Second Course in Italian | 5 |
| ITAL 201 | Third Course in Italian | 5 |
| ITAL 210 | The Grammar of Spoken Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL 211 | The Grammar of Spoken Italian II | 3 |