course work

Semester's academic tasks

Course work is the assignments, readings, and projects required to complete an academic course or degree program.

It contrasts with examinations or thesis work: She finished her course work but still needs to pass her comprehensive exams.

Also spelled as one word: coursework.

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exams · final exams · curriculum · research papers · project · deadlines · due dates · presentations · problem sets · syllabi · study guides · homework · reading assignments · lecture notes · credit hours · term papers · essays · case studies

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assessment type

course workfinal exam

Concluding course assessment

final examination · comprehensive exam · thesis defense · oral examination · cumulative exam

learning context

course workself-study

Learning independently, without guidance

independent learning · autodidacticism · informal education · self-directed learning · on-the-job training

academic vs. practical activity

course workfieldwork

Research conducted on location

practical training · work experience · internship · apprenticeship · professional practice

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