The CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree in Italian Studies, A.A. prepares students to continue their education at any Connecticut State University (CSU) leading to a baccalaureate degree in Italian. It is designed to strengthen and develop skills in Italian expression: critical reading, writing, thinking, listening, speaking, and research through the study of language, literature, culture, and related disciplines.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate listening proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages guidelines*.
- Demonstrate speaking proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*.
- Demonstrate reading proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*.
- Demonstrate writing proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*.
- Demonstrate analytic, interpretative, and critical thinking skills regarding language and the communication process.
- Recognize that understanding other cultures will enrich one’s own life and result in lifelong learning.
- Apply critical thinking skills to the understanding of cultural differences and similarities.
*https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012
This program is transfer focused. It is designed to prepare students with an interest in Italian studies to transfer to a four-year college or university at the junior level in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
With this degree students will be able to transfer to the following majors:
At Central Connecticut State University:
- Italian B.A.
- Italian B.S.ED. (7-12)
At Southern Connecticut State University:
- Italian B.A.
- Italian 7-12, B.S.
- Italian B.S.