Curriculum

usgb/kəˈrɪkjələm/
noun

A set of courses or studies that a student must learn in a particular period of study.

The school is introducing a new curriculum for science subjects next year.
Visual representation of "curriculum" - A set of courses or studies that a student must learn in a particular period of study.

Often appears as...

  • school curriculum
  • new curriculum

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Academic

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Academic Usage

The word 'curriculum' is often used in academic discussions about education and study plans.

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The committee met to discuss changes in the curriculum for undergraduates.
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Subject-Specific

'Curriculum' can refer to specific subjects within a school program, not just overall coursework.

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The math curriculum this semester includes both algebra and geometry.
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Timeframe Reference

Curriculums are typically defined for a certain period, like a semester or school year.

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The curriculum for the spring term will incorporate more hands-on experiments.
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