Italian - Pierce College

Italian from Pierce College is a Campus Associate Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The main objective of the Italian program is to enable the students to acquire competence in understanding, speaking, reading and writing the Italian language . The objective of the program is also to develop an understanding and appreciation of the culture, history and literature of Italy. Students are placed in Italian courses according to their previous study. In general one year of high-school Italian is equivalent to one semester at Pierce. Native speakers are encouraged to enroll in Italian 4, 5, or 6. All Italian courses are taught primarily in the language. However, the instructor may choose to clarify certain concepts in English when necessary. By the end of the first year, students are able to use the basic structure of the language and the practical vocabulary learned to converse on everyday topics, as well as to read and write at an elementary level. Italian 3 combines with Italian 8 (conversational Italian) to increase oral proficiency and also continues to raise the students ability to read and write. In Italian 4, 5, 6, students gradually acquire more ease in expressing themselves orally and in writing. Combining a review of grammar with discussion and analysis of literary texts of increasing difficulty, these courses give students a broad overview of Italy and the Italian people and prepare students to live abroad. Career Opportunities Italian will enhance careers in international business or trade, fashion, medical research, the gourmet food industry. Italian is especially desirable for students of classic or opera music, art and humanities. View more details on Los Angeles Pierce College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.