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==Pronunciation==
 
==Pronunciation==
[distrō]
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['dihs tro]
  
 
==Definition==
 
==Definition==
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.
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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."
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I still have five distros I have to take.
  
 
==Related Terms==
 
==Related Terms==

Revision as of 21:07, 1 June 2015

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['dihs tro]

Definition

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.

Related Terms

Weinberg (WCAS)

References

  1. Weinberg.northwestern.edu, Distro areas.