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Curricula vs. Curriculum

Curricula

A set of courses offered by a school or educational institution.

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This word has no antonyms

Curriculum

/kəˈrɪkjələm/
The set of courses and their content offered by a school, college, or university

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The curriculum covers literature, science, and mathematics.Teachers are revising the curriculum for next year.Our curriculum includes field trips to enhance learning.

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etymology
  • Curricula is the plural form of curriculum, meaning it refers to more than one curriculum.
  • A single school or educational institution may offer multiple curricula.
  • To remember, think of curriculum as a single course of study, while curricula represent multiple such courses.
  • Curriculum is often used when discussing one specific educational plan.
  • If discussing educational plans from different institutions or various programs, use curricula.
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