propaedeutic

UK
/ˌprɒpəˈdjuːtɪk/
US
/ˌproʊpəˈduːtɪk/
propaedeuticnoun
propaedeutics
pl
UK
/ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk/
US
/ˌproʊpɪˈdutɪk/
Used chiefly in academic contexts, often in the plural form propaedeutics.
Translations
propédeutiqueEn contexte pédagogique.
All students must complete a propaedeutic in linguistics before taking the specialized phonology classes.
Tous les étudiants doivent suivre une propédeutique en linguistique avant de commencer les cours spécialisés de phonologie.
Definitions
An introductory course or subject that prepares students for more advanced study.
All students must complete a propaedeutic in linguistics before taking the specialized phonology classes.
propaedeuticadjective
UK
/ˌprɒpəˈdjuːtɪk/
US
/ˌproʊpəˈduːtɪk/
Translations
The propaedeutic course in mathematics prepared the students for more advanced topics in calculus.
Le cours propédeutique de mathématiques préparait les étudiants à des notions plus avancées d’analyse.
Definitions
Serving as a preliminary instruction or introduction to further study or knowledge.
The propaedeutic course in mathematics prepared the students for more advanced topics in calculus.