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Course Types

14 Words

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major
1.
ma
jor
Adjective

serious and of great importance

The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing.

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minor
2.
mi
nor
Adjective

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced.

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module
3.
mo
dule
Noun

a self-contained unit designed to function as part of a larger system or structure

Every module performs a specific role within the network.

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elective
4.
e
lec
tive
Noun

a course or subject chosen by a student from a range of options

She decided to take a photography elective to explore her interest in visual arts.

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honor
5.
ho
nor
Verb

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions.

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optional
6.
op
tio
nal
Adjective

available or possible to choose but not required or forced

The final project is optional, but many students choose to complete it for extra credit.

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access course
Noun

a program designed to provide individuals with the necessary qualifications and skills to enter higher education

She completed an access course in mathematics to prepare for university study.

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foundation course
8.
foundation course
Noun

a preparatory program designed to provide essential knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education or a specific field of study

She enrolled in a foundation course in mathematics to strengthen her skills before starting college.

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extracurricular
9.
ext
ra
cu
rric
u
lar
Adjective

involving activities or responsibilities outside one's regular job or profession

His extracurricular commitments included serving on the board of a local charity.

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10.
ext
ra
mu
ral
Adjective

pertaining to activities or programs conducted outside the regular academic or professional setting

She participated in extramural sports activities to stay active and socialize outside of school hours.

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cross
disc
ip
li
na
ry
Adjective

pertaining to or involving multiple academic disciplines

The cross-disciplinary research project brought together experts from various fields such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

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interdisciplinary
12.
in
ter
disc
ip
li
na
ry
Adjective

involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

The research project was interdisciplinary, drawing on expertise from fields such as biology, chemistry, and engineering.

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multidisciplinary
13.
mul
ti
disc
ip
li
na
ry
Adjective

involving the integration of knowledge and methodologies from various academic disciplines or fields of study

The university's research institute fosters multidisciplinary collaboration among scholars from diverse fields such as biology, sociology, and engineering.

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14.
vo
ca
tio
nal
Adjective

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

Vocational training programs offer hands-on experience in various trades.

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