broad course
[/brɔːd kɔːrs/]
nounpl: broad courses
curso amplo
1. An academic program or educational path that covers a wide range of subjects without specializing deeply in a single discipline
She decided to pursue a broad course in liberal arts rather than a specialized degree.
Ela decidiu seguir um curso amplo em artes liberais em vez de se especializar em uma única área.
2. A general or comprehensive course of action or direction
The company is taking a broad course to expand its market presence across multiple sectors.
A empresa está seguindo um curso amplo para expandir sua presença de mercado em vários setores.
3. In navigation or planning, a course that covers extensive territory or scope
The ship set a broad course across the Atlantic.
O navio traçou um curso amplo pelo Atlântico.
In Brazil and the USA, broad courses are often valued as part of general education requirements in higher education systems. The Brazilian education system increasingly emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, making 'curso amplo' a relevant term in contemporary academic discussions. In contrast, Portuguese higher education traditionally emphasized specialization, though this has been changing with Bologna Process reforms.
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