Italian
3 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ITAL 101 First Course in Italian
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This is the first course in the Italian language sequence. In this interactive course, students use basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and idiomatic phrases to speak, listen, read, and write in Italian at the novice level. Emphasis is placed on daily life activities as well as Italian history, culture, and geography. This course is intended for all students interested in Italian language and culture.
ITAL 102 Second Course in Italian
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ITAL 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or two years of high school Italian or equivalent.
This is the second course in the Italian language sequence. In this interactive course, students use increasingly complex language at the high-novice level. Topics include vocabulary, grammatical structures, and tenses to analyze and express opinions related to a variety of topics, including Italian culture, politics, and the environment. Emphasis is placed on daily life activities as well as Italian history, culture, and geography. This course is intended for all students interested in Italian language and culture.
ITAL 201 Third Course in Italian
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ITAL 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or three years of high school Italian or equivalent.
This is the third course in the Italian language sequence. In this interactive course, students use intermediate level vocabulary, grammatical structures, and tenses to analyze and to express opinions related to a variety of topics, including Italian culture, politics, and the environment. This course is intended for all students interested in Italian language and culture.