weeder course
weeder course noun: an introductory university course that is designed to "weed out" those students who are not able to pass it.
Noun
weeder course (plural weeder courses)
- An introductory university course that is designed to "weed out" those students who are not able to pass it.
- Occasionally, people who oppose weeder courses contend that they disincentivize learning and force students to study just for the sake of achieving “the grade.” In some ways, the opposition is right on the money.2015 November 18, Aurash Jalalian, “Weeder Courses Are Par For the Course”, in The Bottom Line, archived from the original on 21 Apr 2021
- Practically, it can be seen clearly that weeder courses are not equalizers. In fact, they exacerbate inequality and continue to push wealthy and privileged students to the top while putting down minority and low-income students.2024 September 16, Opinion Department, “TIAS | It’s Time to Weed Out Weeder Courses”, in The Cornell Daily Sun, archived from the original on 10 Jun 2025
- Synonyms:
- weeder class
Synonyms of weeder course
Forms of weeder course
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Questions about weeder course
- What does weeder course mean?
- Weeder course means an introductory university course that is designed to "weed out" those students who are not able to pass it.
- What part of speech is weeder course?
- Weeder course is a noun.
- What is the plural of weeder course?
- The plural of weeder course is weeder courses.
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