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==Pronunciation==
==Pronunciation==
[distrō]
<tt>['dɪstroʊ]</tt>


==Definition==
['dihs tro]
1. A class that counts for at least one area of [[Weinberg (WCAS)|Weinberg]]'s distribution requirements, which as a whole are intended to provide a general liberal arts education.  Although Northwestern does not mandate specific classes, it does mandate two classes from six different distribution areas.
 
==Description==
A class that counts for at least one area of [[Weinberg (WCAS)|Weinberg]]'s distribution requirements, which as a whole are intended to provide a general liberal arts education.  Although Northwestern does not mandate specific classes, it does mandate two classes from six different distribution areas.


===Areas===
===Areas===
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==Example Sentence==
==Example Sentence==
"I still have five distros I have to take."
''I still have five distros I have to take''


==Related Terms==
==Related Terms==
[[Weinberg (WCAS)]]
*[[Weinberg (WCAS)]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Weinberg]]
[[Category:WildWords Starter Pack]]

Latest revision as of 13:39, 12 June 2020

Do you use "Distro"?
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There were 14 votes since the poll was created on 09:52, 10 March 2014.
poll-id 70A3AAA5C672E96C00D6B4C4115E4A94

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['dɪstroʊ]

['dihs tro]

Description

A class that counts for at least one area of Weinberg's distribution requirements, which as a whole are intended to provide a general liberal arts education. Although Northwestern does not mandate specific classes, it does mandate two classes from six different distribution areas.

Areas

  • Natural Sciences (Area I)
  • Formal Studies (Area II)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area III)
  • Historical Studies (Area IV)
  • Ethics and Values (Area V)
  • Literature and Fine Arts (Area VI)[1]

Example Sentence

I still have five distros I have to take

References