CultureAugust 16, 2026

curricula

kuh-RIK-yuh-luh

Definition

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or university.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'curriculum', meaning a 'running', 'course', or 'racecourse', which stems from the verb 'currere', meaning 'to run'.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the government's efforts to update educational programs in Bangladesh to align better with market needs. It highlights the concern that curriculum reform might lead to the abandonment of traditional humanities subjects.

Declining Trend of Studying History and Philosophy in Bangladesh

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