Definition

1. Noun:
   • A structured program of education: A "course of instruction" refers to a planned series of lessons, meetings, or classes designed to teach a specific subject or skill.
   • A unit of teaching: It denotes a complete set of educational sessions, often leading to an assessment or qualification, on a particular topic.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The university offers a comprehensive course of instruction in computer programming.
  • She enrolled in a course of instruction to improve her public speaking skills.
  • All new employees must complete the mandatory safety course of instruction.

Advanced Usage

• "to undertake a course of instruction": To begin or enroll in a structured educational program.
  • He decided to undertake a course of instruction in digital marketing to advance his career.
• "the duration of the course of instruction": Refers to the length of time the educational program lasts.
  • The duration of the course of instruction is six months.

Variants and Related Words

• Course (n): A more common, shortened form meaning the same as "course of instruction."
  • I'm taking a French course this semester.
• Class (n): Can be synonymous when referring to a series of meetings for instruction, though it often implies a single session or a group of students.
  • She teaches a yoga class on Tuesday evenings.
• Program (n): A broader term that can include one or more courses of instruction as part of a larger educational plan.
  • The training program includes several specialized courses.

Synonyms

• Curriculum: The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
• Syllabus: An outline of the subjects in a course of study.
• Module: A distinct unit within a larger course of instruction.

Related Phrases

• Course of study: A very similar phrase, often used interchangeably with "course of instruction," emphasizing the content being learned.
  • His course of study focused on medieval history.
• Training course: Specifically emphasizes instruction for a practical skill or profession.
  • The company provided a training course on the new software.

Notes on Usage

• The term "course of instruction" is formal and is often used in official, academic, or professional contexts (e.g., catalogs, policy documents, training manuals). In everyday conversation, the single word "course" is more frequently used.
• It is typically followed by the preposition "in" when specifying the subject (e.g., a course of instruction in first aid).

Noun

1. education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
   • he took a course in basket weaving
   • flirting is not unknown in college classes