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08:11 Dec 6, 2001 |
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mandatory subject Explanation: mandatory subject o mandatory course |
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compulsory subject Explanation: I think that's what it is. HTH Sheila |
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compulsory, mayor, free choice, optional subjects(?) Explanation: Obligatoria= compulsory, main troncal= mayor, main de libre configuracion= minor,free choice(?) optativa= minor, optional, Ok, the problem here is to translate the Spanish subjects system into English, and this is difficult because there are different systems in the different English speaking countries. I would say that there is not such a thing as "de libre configuracion" in any of the ones I know, anyway. You have two options, in my view: either explaining it a bit, or using terms that are approximate or similar, because the educational systems are indeed different. Mayors and minors would be my preferred choice, but it would also depend on what is the translation for. Well, I hope I haven't made you be even more confused than before, good luck! |
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Compulsory subject Explanation: Hi Chani, I´d translate it as "Compulsory subject(s)" Compulsory subjects (Asignaturas obligatorias): These are designated by the university as compulsory for the student within the corresponding curriculum. http://www.uc3m.es/uc3m/serv/ORI/guia/ingles/system.html Hope it helps, |
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required course, required subject Explanation: Así lo decíamos en mi facultad de derecho (en Estados Unidos). |
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