The term "compulsory subject" refers to a course or field of study that students are required to take as part of their education. It is often used in the context of school or university programs, indicating that every student must complete this subject to meet graduation or certification requirements.
The phrase is frequently used in educational contexts, particularly in discussions about curricula and academic requirements. It is more common in written contexts, such as academic articles, school policies, and educational guidelines, but can also appear in spoken discussions about schooling and education.
"Mathematics is a compulsory subject in high school."
"Matemáticas es una materia obligatoria en la escuela secundaria."
"All students must enroll in a compulsory subject to complete their degree."
"Todos los estudiantes deben inscribirse en una materia obligatoria para completar su grado."
"In many countries, physical education is a compulsory subject for children."
"En muchos países, la educación física es una materia obligatoria para los niños."
The term "compulsory subject" itself does not frequently appear in idiomatic expressions; however, the concept of compulsion or mandatory courses can be related to various expressions about obligation or requirement. Here are several related expressions:
"Mandatory requirement": "Attending safety training is not just a suggestion; it's a mandatory requirement for all employees."
"Asistir a la capacitación de seguridad no es solo una sugerencia; es un requisito obligatorio para todos los empleados."
"Required reading": "This book has been listed as required reading in the English curriculum."
"Este libro ha sido incluido como lectura obligatoria en el currículo de inglés."
"Non-negotiable": "Completing the ethics course is non-negotiable for all medical students."
"Completar el curso de ética es innegociable para todos los estudiantes de medicina."
"Must-have knowledge": "For anyone wishing to be an architect, knowledge of design principles is must-have knowledge."
"Para cualquiera que desee ser arquitecto, el conocimiento de los principios del diseño es conocimiento imprescindible."
"Can't fail to": "Students can't fail to notice the importance of learning key subjects in their exams."
"Los estudiantes no pueden dejar de notar la importancia de aprender materias clave en sus exámenes."
The word "compulsory" originates from the Latin compulsorius, which means "to drive together" or "to force." This term evolved into Middle French compulsif, before being adopted into English in the late 15th century. The word "subject" derives from the Latin subjectus, meaning "lying under" or "submitted", and has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a branch of knowledge or course of study.
Synonyms:
- Mandatory subject
- Required course
- Obligatory course
Antonyms:
- Elective subject
- Optional course
- Non-mandatory subject