Analytic Quality Glossary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–8, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions.
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Academic year
The academic year is:
1. the duration of a specific programme
of study (which may not last a complete 12 months and is divided into terms,
semesters or quarters).
2. the start and finish dates of the annual cycle of a
university or national higher education system.
explanatory
context
In the UK, for example, the academic year
goes from September to August and many degrees programmes start in October and
finish the ÔyearÕ in June.
analytical
review
HEA (2004) defines it as:
Academic
year: The annual period in which the work of higher education takes place. It
is divided into three terms, or two semesters. (HEA, 2004)
NTNC (2002) defines the academic year in
Texas:
Academic year: The period of formal
academic instruction, usually extending from August through May. It is divided
into fall and spring semesters. Students may also be able to take classes
during summer sessions, mini-mesters or intersessions.
related terms
sources
Higher Education Authority (HEA) [of
Ireland] 2004, Glossary http://www.hea.ie/index.cfm/page/sub/id/519
Northeast Texas Network Consortium
(NTNC), 2002, Distance Learning College Glossary. http://www.netnet.org/students/student%20glossary.htm