The degree or certificate in Italian Language provides rigorous academic preparation
in Italian Language. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs
in Italian or Romance Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics, Art History and related
fields. This degree or certificate also meets the needs of those in the community
who wish to gain aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in fields
that may require knowledge of a foreign language such as Italian. Students develop
competency in the ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write in Italian, while
at the same time learning to think critically by analyzing works of literature and
other manifestations of culture.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate increased reading and
listening comprehension of the target languages; utilize oral and written communicative
skills to produce the target languages; and demonstrate increased knowledge of the
target language’s cultures.
Associate in Arts Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ITAL 101 |
Beginning Italian I |
5 |
| ITAL 102 |
Beginning Italian II |
5 |
| ITAL 103 |
Intermediate Italian I |
5 |
| ITAL 104 |
Intermediate Italian II |
5 |
| If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one course from the
following: |
|
| ITAL 130 |
Italian Culture and Civilization through Cinema |
3 |
| ARTH C1200 |
Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary |
3 |
| ARTH 104 |
Greek and Roman Art |
3 |
| ARTH 105 |
Medieval Art |
3 |
| ARTH 106 |
Renaissance/Baroque Art |
3 |
| LING 101 |
Introduction to Language and Linguistics |
3 |
| HIST 170 |
Western Civilization I |
3 |
| MUSIC 120 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18-20 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
