Italian Studies - CSCU Transfer Degree, AA

Program code: ITAL-AA-TAP

Locations: Gateway, Housatonic, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk, Tunxis

Program Description

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:

  1. Demonstrate listening proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages guidelines.
  2. Demonstrate speaking proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines.
  3. Demonstrate reading proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines.
  4. Demonstrate writing proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines.
  5. Demonstrate analytic, interpretative, and critical thinking skills regarding language and the communication process.
  6. Recognize that understanding other cultures will enrich one’s own life and result in lifelong learning.
  7. 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.

Degree Requirements

Framework Courses
ENG 1010Composition3
Elective QUAX - Quantitative Reasoning Course3-4
Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course3-4
Elective WRIX - Written Communication II Course3
Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course4
Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course3-4
Elective SBSX - Social / Behavioral Science Course3
Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course3
COMM 1301Public Speaking3
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Pathway Courses
ITAL 1011Elementary Italian I4
ITAL 1012Elementary Italian II4
ITAL 2011Intermediate Italian I4
ITAL 2012Intermediate Italian II4
Elective GLKY - Global Knowledge Course 13
Elective CRTY - Creativity Course3
Unrestricted electives 28-20
Total Credits61-76
1

Recommended COMM 1305 Intercultural Communication, GEOG 1010 World Regional Geography, or HUM 1019 Short-term Study Abroad

2

Students who begin Italian at a higher level than ITAL 1011 Elementary Italian I will receive additional unrestricted electives.

Students should consider beginning work on minor requirements of some CSUs. They may also complete other General Education requirements (for CCSU, WCSU, SCSU, and CO-but NOT ECSU).

Total Credits: 60-64