old-fashioned subject
[/oʊld ˈfæʃənd ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
noun phrasepl: old-fashioned subjects
assunto ultrapassado / tema antiquado
1. A topic of discussion, study, or concern that is considered outdated, no longer relevant, or belonging to an earlier period
Latin was considered an old-fashioned subject by many students in the modern curriculum.
Latim era considerado um assunto ultrapassado por muitos alunos no currículo moderno.
2. A subject matter that has lost its appeal or practical importance due to changing times and modernization
Some argue that penmanship is an old-fashioned subject in the age of computers.
Alguns argumentam que caligrafia é um tema antiquado na era dos computadores.
This phrase reflects modern attitudes toward educational reform and the relevance of traditional subjects. In Brazil and the USA, there's ongoing debate about what constitutes valuable knowledge in contemporary education, with subjects like classical languages, traditional rhetoric, and historical trades sometimes labeled as 'old-fashioned' despite their cultural and intellectual merit.
NYC Slang
dusty subject / boring old thing
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