Italian

DEPT	NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	UNITS	COURSE DESCRIPTION
ITALIAN	48	ITALY INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDIES	1.0 to 3.0 Units	ITAL 48 provides college credit for travel and study in foreign countries. Under the direction of a Glendale Community College instructor, students participate in a study abroad program approved by the College. Students are responsible for paying program fees. This course may be offered in other disciplines. Note: This course may be taken 4 times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Each repetition must be in a different country and/or area of the world. Lecture 1-3 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
ITALIAN	49	ITALIAN INDEPENDENT STUDY	1.0 to 3.0 Units	ITAL 49 provides motivated students with an opportunity to explore a subject in greater depth than usual, to familiarize students with some basic research techniques, to interest students in possible career areas, and to take advantage of special academic interests. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop a research project, have it approved by the sponsoring instructor and appropriate division chairperson, and complete the project in accordance with an instructor-approved program. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for 6 or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than 6 units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU
ITALIAN	101	BEGINNING ITALIAN I	5.0 Units	ITAL 101 teaches the fundamentals of Italian grammar. Students learn to pronounce Italian correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary which they use in conversation and writing, and to read simple Italian. Note: This course is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where Italian was the language of instruction. Lecture 5 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
ITALIAN	102	BEGINNING ITALIAN II	5.0 Units	ITAL 102 is a continuation of Italian 101 and completes the elementary grammar. It includes the reading of simplified texts with emphasis on oral expressions, and further study of Italian history and culture. Lecture 5 hours. Prerequisite: ITAL 101 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
ITALIAN	103	INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I	5.0 Units	ITAL 103 includes further study of Italian grammar. The purpose of the course is to train students in reading comprehension of intermediate prose with stress on documentary aspects of Italian life, character analysis, and the study of ideas. Oral and written discussions are stressed. Lecture 5 hours. Prerequisite: ITAL 102 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
ITALIAN	104	INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II	5.0 Units	ITAL 104 completes the review of the fundamentals of grammar. The purpose of the course is to train students in reading intermediate prose of increasing difficulty with stress on the study of ideas. The training also includes oral discussion and written exposition. Lecture 5 hours. Prerequisite: ITAL 103 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
ITALIAN	130	ITALIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION THROUGH CINEMA	3.0 Units	ITAL 130 analyzes the social, economic, religious and political evolution of Italian culture as seen through Italian cinema from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC