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curricula


Meanings
  • noun

    A collection of courses or lessons that make up a school or university program.

    - "The university offers a variety of curricula in different fields of study."
    - "Students can choose from several curricula depending on their career goals."

Pronunciation




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Variants
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curricula , curriculum , curriculums , curricula vitae , curriculum vitae
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'curriculum' meaning 'racecourse' or 'career'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'curriculum' comes from the Latin word 'curriculum' which means 'racecourse'.

  2. The first recorded use of the term 'curriculum' in the context of education was in the 16th century.

  3. The word 'curriculum' is also used in the field of genetics to refer to the sequence of genes that make up an organism's genetic material.


Related Concepts
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  1. Syllabus: A document that outlines the courses, topics, and learning objectives for a particular curriculum.

  2. Program of Studies: Another term for curriculum, particularly used in higher education.


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In education, curricula are designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in a particular field. They can also reflect cultural values and traditions.

How to Memorize "curricula"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a racecourse or a journey that represents the different topics and courses in the curriculum.
    - Visualize yourself completing each course and achieving your educational goals.

  2. associate

    - Associate the curriculum with a particular color or symbol to help remember its name.
    - Associate each course or topic with a memorable image or story.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym or mnemonic phrase to help remember the different courses or topics in the curriculum.
    - Use the method of loci or the Peg System to associate information with specific locations or objects.


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