coursework

American

[kawrs-wurk, kohrs-] / ˈkɔrsˌwɜrk, ˈkoʊrs- /

noun

the work required of a student in a particular course of study; classroom work.
curricular studies or academic work.

coursework British

/ ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk /

noun

written or oral work completed by a student within a given period, which is assessed as an integral part of an educational course

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Etymology

Origin of coursework

course + work

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coursework

So every lesson we have had has been on coursework or for exams.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The data should include test scores, grade-point averages, family income, Advanced Placement coursework and other measurable metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

But her thorough coursework and off-the-beaten-path syllabus of films opened my eyes to countless new ideas and perspectives.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

Darling-Hammond described a system straining to keep pace with a changing economy, in which students increasingly move in and out of college and blend academic coursework with hands-on career training.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

It took me a while, but I eventually got my bachelor’s degree from a college that mails the coursework to inmates at my prison.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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