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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

Example Sentences

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Administrators and many faculty members argued that the A-cap would challenge students to invest more in coursework by restoring grades as meaningful indicators of academic performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"That's where all the coursework is, and without it I can't actually do anything."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The thinking went that they needed a year of adjustment to get a handle on their coursework.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Harvard administrators and some faculty counter that the goal is to fix the culture and challenge students to invest in their coursework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He steadily moved through his coursework, earning decent grades for the first time in his high school career.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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