compulsory coursework
[kəmˈpʌlsəri ˈkɔːrswerk]
nounpl: compulsory courseworks
trabalho de curso obrigatório
1. Required academic assignments and projects that students must complete as part of their course or degree program, typically assessed and graded as part of the overall course evaluation
Compulsory coursework accounts for 40% of the final grade in this module.
O trabalho de curso obrigatório representa 40% da nota final neste módulo.
2. Mandatory academic work that must be submitted to fulfill course requirements, distinct from final examinations
Students complained about the excessive compulsory coursework assigned throughout the semester.
Os alunos reclamaram sobre o excesso de trabalho de curso obrigatório atribuído ao longo do semestre.
In both Brazilian and American educational systems, compulsory coursework represents a significant portion of academic evaluation, reflecting a shift towards continuous assessment rather than relying solely on final exams. In Brazil, this is particularly prevalent in higher education institutions following international academic standards. The term reflects the formalization of academic requirements in structured degree programs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to submit compulsory coursework
to complete compulsory coursework
compulsory coursework deadline
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