optional subject

[/ɒpʃənəl ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]

nounpl: optional subjects

disciplina optativa

1. A course or subject in an educational curriculum that students may choose to take but is not required for graduation or degree completion

History of Art is an optional subject that students can select in their final year.

História da Arte é uma disciplina optativa que os alunos podem escolher no último ano.

2. A subject chosen by a student based on personal interest rather than mandatory requirements

Most universities allow students to take at least one optional subject alongside their core courses.

A maioria das universidades permite que os alunos façam pelo menos uma disciplina optativa juntamente com seus cursos obrigatórios.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

disciplina optativa

Most common term in Brazilian educational system

São Paulo

matéria optativa

Alternative used in São Paulo schools

Portugal

disciplina opcional

Preferred term in Portuguese educational institutions

United Kingdom

optional subject

Standard British English term used in UK schools

to take an optional subject

to choose an optional subject

optional subject selection

pick and choose subjects

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