specified course

[/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: specified courses
curso especificado
1. A predetermined or explicitly defined educational program or route of study with clearly outlined objectives and content
Students must complete the specified course before advancing to the next level.
Os alunos devem completar o curso especificado antes de avançar para o próximo nível.
2. A particular direction, path, or plan of action that has been clearly determined or prescribed in advance
The project followed a specified course that was approved by the board.
O projeto seguiu um curso especificado que foi aprovado pela diretoria.
This term is primarily used in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities, 'curso especificado' refers to mandatory courses within a degree program, while in the USA it emphasizes compliance with curriculum requirements and academic planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prescribed coursepredetermined coursedefined coursedesignated courseoutlined curriculum
Antonyms / Antônimos
elective courseopen-ended pathundefined courseoptional program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso especificado
Standard usage in educational contexts
Portugal
curso especificado
Same usage as Brazil; formal educational terminology
São Paulo
curso determinado
Alternative term sometimes used in institutional contexts

Related Words

curriculumsyllabusrequirementsacademic pathprogram outlinecourse objectives

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay the course
chart a course
on course
follow the prescribed path
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