Curricular

/kəˈrɪkjələr/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the courses of study offered by a school or educational institution.

Etymology

From Latin 'curricular,' derived from 'curriculum' (a course or curriculum), which comes from 'currere' (to run). It metaphorically compares education to a course or race track.

Kelly Says

The word 'curricular' literally refers to a 'course' because education was imagined as a structured path or race you run through different subjects, just like an actual race track with a set route.

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