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curriculum

 

[ kəˈrɪkjʊləm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

Synonyms

course of study, program, syllabus

Examples of usage

  • The school offers a diverse curriculum including math, science, and history.
  • The curriculum for the new semester includes a focus on literature and art.
Context #2 | Noun

workplace

The set of courses or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an academic qualification.

Synonyms

course, program, study plan

Examples of usage

  • She completed her curriculum in business administration at the university.
  • The company offers a specialized curriculum for employees seeking professional development.

Translations

Translations of the word "curriculum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 currículo

🇮🇳 पाठ्यक्रम

🇩🇪 Lehrplan

🇮🇩 kurikulum

🇺🇦 навчальний план

🇵🇱 program nauczania

🇯🇵 カリキュラム

🇫🇷 programme d'études

🇪🇸 currículo

🇹🇷 müfredat

🇰🇷 교육 과정

🇸🇦 المنهج الدراسي

🇨🇿 učební plán

🇸🇰 učebný plán

🇨🇳 课程

🇸🇮 učni načrt

🇮🇸 námskrá

🇰🇿 оқу жоспары

🇬🇪 სასწავლო გეგმა

🇦🇿 tədris planı

🇲🇽 currículo

Etymology

The word 'curriculum' originated from the Latin word 'currere' which means 'to run' or 'to proceed'. In the 19th century, it was first used in the context of education to refer to the subjects taught in a course of study. Over time, the concept of curriculum has evolved to encompass not just the subjects taught, but also the methods and goals of education.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,705, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.