English · Culture & Society
module
/ˈmɒd.juːl/
[/ˈmɒd.juːl/]
a unit of a course
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A module is a separate part or unit of a larger course. Students complete several modules to finish a programme.
Example
This module covers the basics of statistics.
This module covers the basics of statistics.
Etymology
From Latin 'modulus' meaning a small measure.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for self-contained units in college courses.