Definition

1. Noun:
   • A series of lectures dealing with a subject: A planned sequence of lectures, often forming a coherent unit within an educational program, that covers a specific topic or field of study over a period of time.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The university offers a comprehensive course of lectures on modern European history.
  • She is responsible for organizing the annual course of lectures in molecular biology.

Advanced Usage

• "to deliver/give a course of lectures": To be the speaker for an entire series.
  • The visiting professor will deliver a course of lectures on quantum mechanics this semester.
• "to attend/follow a course of lectures": To be a student enrolled in or listening to the series.
  • All first-year students are required to attend this course of lectures.

Variants and Related Words

• Lecture series (n): A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "course of lectures."
  • The museum is hosting a lecture series on ancient civilizations.
• Course (n): A broader term for a complete series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject, which may include other elements like seminars, readings, and assessments.
  • I'm taking a course in economics.

Synonyms

• Lecture course: A series of lectures forming a unit of study.
• Series of talks: A sequence of spoken presentations on related subjects.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the lectures themselves as a connected series. It emphasizes the format (lectures) and the structured, sequential nature of the delivery on a single subject. It is a more formal alternative to simply saying "a series of lectures."

Noun

1. a series of lectures dealing with a subject