Italian Language and Culture
Certificate of Achievement Italian · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate provides students with a solid introduction to Italian language skills and culture. Completion of the certificate benefits students who are interested in learning about and effectively interacting with Italian culture and society. Students take the required language courses in the given sequence and choose an elective.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:
- Communicate in the Italian language at the Intermediate High level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
- Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural differences within Italian speaking communities.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ITAL 101 | Elementary Italian (First Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 102 | Elementary Italian (Second Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 201 | Intermediate Italian (Third Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 121 | Introduction to Italian Culture | 3 |
| Select one elective course: | 3-4 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | |
| FILM 112 | Film History II: 1948-Present | |
| HIST 103 | Early European History and Culture | |
| HIST 104 | Modern European History and Culture | |
| ITAL 202 | Intermediate Italian (Fourth Semester) | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
NOTE: Students who have successfully challenged ITAL 101 as a prerequisite may be allowed to substitute another course from the elective list with departmental approval.