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non-conventional course

[/nɑn kənˈvɛnʃənəl kɔrs/]
nounpl: non-conventional courses
curso não convencional
1. An educational program that deviates from traditional or standard curriculum structures and teaching methods
She enrolled in a non-conventional course that combined online learning with hands-on projects.
Ela se matriculou em um curso não convencional que combinava aprendizado online com projetos práticos.
2. A study program that uses alternative pedagogical approaches, flexible scheduling, or unconventional assessment methods
The university offers non-conventional courses for working professionals who need flexible schedules.
A universidade oferece cursos não convencionais para profissionais que trabalham e precisam de horários flexíveis.
Synonyms
alternative courseunconventional coursenon-traditional courseflexible course
Antonyms
conventional coursetraditional coursestandard course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso não convencional
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese education
São Paulo
curso não convencional / curso alternativo
Both terms used equally in academic contexts
Portugal
curso não convencional / curso alternativo
Also used but less common; Portuguese education typically emphasizes traditional structures

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
break from tradition
unconventional path to learning
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