Intersession: meaning, definitions and examples
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intersession
[ ˌɪn.təˈsɛʃ.ən ]
academic term
An intersession is a short academic term that takes place between two main academic sessions. It is often used by educational institutions to provide additional courses or programs that students can take in a brief time frame, usually during breaks between traditional semesters.
Synonyms
break session, mini-semester, short-term
Examples of usage
- I decided to take a course during the intersession to get ahead.
- The university offers several workshops during the intersession.
- Many students use the intersession to focus on projects.
- Intersession classes typically span a few weeks.
Translations
Translations of the word "intersession" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intercessão
🇮🇳 मध्यविधि
🇩🇪 Zwischenzeit
🇮🇩 interseksi
🇺🇦 перерву
🇵🇱 przerwa
🇯🇵 インターセッション
🇫🇷 intercession
🇪🇸 intercesión
🇹🇷 araya girme
🇰🇷 중재
🇸🇦 الوساطة
🇨🇿 intervencí
🇸🇰 intervencia
🇨🇳 干预
🇸🇮 posredovanje
🇮🇸 millibili
🇰🇿 араласу
🇬🇪 შედარება
🇦🇿 müdaxilə
🇲🇽 intercesión
Etymology
The term 'intersession' is derived from the prefix 'inter-', meaning 'between', and 'session', which refers to a period during which a group meets to engage in a specific activity. The use of 'intersession' in the educational context emerged in the late 20th century as colleges and universities began to create flexible learning opportunities for students. This concept allows institutions to fill periods between traditional semesters with short, intensive courses or activities. The aim is to accommodate diverse learning needs and provide additional educational options for students looking to enhance their studies without the extended commitment of a full semester.