Module
MOD-yool /ˈmɒdjuːl/
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What it really means
One unit of study within your degree, for example "Introduction to Marketing". Each module has its own classes, assessment and credits. Some are compulsory (core) and some are optional.
Chinese explanation
学位课程中的一门课，例如"市场营销导论"。每个 module 有自己的课时、考核和学分，分必修（core）和选修（optional）。
Example conversation
A: Which optional modules did you pick?
B: Consumer Behaviour and one on digital media.
A：你选了哪些选修模块？
B：消费者行为，还有一门数字媒体的课。
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