Analytic Quality Glossary
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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–12, 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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A semester is a division of the academic
year;
usually two semesters in a year.
explanatory
context
analytical
review
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Ireland
defines it as:
A subdivision of the academic year, one of the two into which it has been divided. (HEA, 2004)
HEFCEÕs (2011) definition is:
A study period of up to 16 weeks, often with the last two weeks used as an assessment period.
The Northeast
Texas Consortium (2002) define semester as:
A period of study of approximately 15-16 weeks, usually half of the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
related terms
sources
Higher Education Authority (HEA) [of Ireland] 2004, Glossary http://www.hea.ie/index.cfm/page/sub/id/519
Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), 2011, About us: Glossary, available at http://www.hefce.ac.uk/aboutus/glossary/glossary.htm, updated 7 September 2011, accessed 24 January 2012