elective course
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2.7
- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktɪv kɔrs/
:
curso electivo
- The vast majority of current respondents reported taking one or fewer elective courses in reading.
- offer elective courses
- take an elective course
- required and elective courses
Examples
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Taking an elective course in computer programming can enhance a student's career prospects in the tech field.
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Music is generally an elective course and is rarely a requirement at the secondary level.
Academic text (2003) -
There are also numerous other elective courses that students want or need to take.
Academic text (1996) -
There are also two elective courses in the College of Education that provide some knowledge of first aid.
Academic text (2006) -
In 17 states, geography is offered as an elective course to the students.
Academic text (2010) -
Have you taken physical education as an elective course after meeting your graduation requirements?
Academic text (1995) -
We have a night for parents to come in and learn about all the elective course offerings in the school.
Academic text (2008) -
Encourage both undergraduate and graduate students to take elective courses in related disciplines outside the music school or department.
Academic text (1992) -
Imagine talking to a principal, superintendent, or curriculum director about a prospective new elective course for the general student.
Academic text (1998) -
Teachers who teach elective courses compete with other teachers for student enrollment.
Academic text (1994)
Synonyms
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3.9
A course that students choose rather than have to take
Antonyms
How Optional
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2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a course that students may choose' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'elective' (optional/choose) with 'course' (class or series of lessons). This is a regular compositional noun phrase found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Elective course comes from the idea that elective means 'chosen' and course means a class. So an elective course is a class you pick for yourself rather than one you must take.