{
  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ITAL",
  "name": "Italian",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/course-descriptions/credit-courses/ital/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ITAL A180",
      "subject": "ITAL",
      "number": "A180",
      "title": "Elementary Italian 1",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "90 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The focus is on development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian, with an introduction to cultures related to the Italian language. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Italian.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/ital/#ital-a180"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/ital/#ital-a180"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ITAL A185",
      "subject": "ITAL",
      "number": "A185",
      "title": "Elementary Italian 2",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "90 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "ITAL A180 or completion of two years of high school Italian with a grade of 'C' or better.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of ITAL A180, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional exploration of cultures related to the Italian language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Italian.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ITAL A199",
      "subject": "ITAL",
      "number": "A199",
      "title": "Current Topics in Italian",
      "units": "1-5",
      "hours": "1-90 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "One semester of college-level Italian.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Italian. Extensive exposure to cultures related to the Italian language through authentic materials and group discussions on a variety of topics ranging from current events to global issues. Emphasis on cross-cultural understanding. Content differs each time.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ITAL A280",
      "subject": "ITAL",
      "number": "A280",
      "title": "Intermediate Italian 1",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "90 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "ITAL A185 or completion of three years of high school Italian with a grade of 'C' or better.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of ITAL A185, with further development of language skills at the intermediate level and exploration of cultures related to the Italian language. Additional emphasis on reading and writing, with an introduction to selected literary works.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ITAL A285",
      "subject": "ITAL",
      "number": "A285",
      "title": "Intermediate Italian 2",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "90 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "ITAL A280 or completion of four years of high school Italian with a grade of 'C' or better.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of ITAL A280, with further refinement of language skills at the intermediate level and investigation of cultures related to the Italian language in preparation for higher level specialized work.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}