Prerequisite Clarification
A student needs clarification on specific course prerequisites, checking if a transfer credit or prior experience fulfills the requirements for a desired advanced course.
Un estudiante necesita aclaración sobre los prerrequisitos específicos de un curso, verificando si un crédito de transferencia o experiencia previa cumple con los requisitos para un curso avanzado deseado.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
prerequisite
A requirement that must be met before you can take a certain course, like completing a basic class first.
Un requisito que debe cumplirse antes de poder tomar un curso específico, como completar una clase básica primero.
enroll
To officially register or sign up for a course or program at a school.
Registrarse o inscribirse oficialmente en un curso o programa en una escuela.
transfer credit
Academic credits from one school that can be accepted and counted towards a degree at another school after transferring.
Créditos académicos de una escuela que pueden ser aceptados y contados para un grado en otra escuela después de transferirse.
syllabus
A document that outlines the topics, schedule, and requirements for a course.
Un documento que describe los temas, el horario y los requisitos de un curso.
catalog
A book or online list that describes all the courses offered by a school, including prerequisites and descriptions.
Un libro o lista en línea que describe todos los cursos ofrecidos por una escuela, incluyendo prerrequisitos y descripciones.
fulfill
To meet or satisfy a requirement, like using a previous course to cover a needed prerequisite.
Cumplir o satisfacer un requisito, como usar un curso anterior para cubrir un prerrequisito necesario.
comprehensive
Complete and covering all important parts or topics thoroughly.
Completo y cubriendo todas las partes o temas importantes a fondo.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'm hoping you can help me clarify a prerequisite question for an advanced course.
This is a polite way to start a conversation by asking for help with a specific issue. Use it when seeking clarification on requirements. 'Hoping' shows politeness, and 'clarify' means to make something clear.
Esta es una forma educada de iniciar una conversación pidiendo ayuda con un problema específico. Úsala cuando busques aclaraciones sobre requisitos. 'Hoping' muestra cortesía, y 'clarify' significa hacer algo claro.
Which course exactly are you referring to? And what specific prerequisite are you concerned about?
This asks for more details to understand the problem better. It's useful in advisory roles. 'Referring to' means mentioning, and 'concerned about' expresses worry.
Esto pide más detalles para entender mejor el problema. Es útil en roles asesores. 'Referring to' significa mencionar, y 'concerned about' expresa preocupación.
I took a similar course at my previous university before transferring. Would that count?
This explains past experience and asks if it meets requirements. Good for discussing transfer credits. 'Would that count?' is a conditional question seeking confirmation.
Esto explica la experiencia pasada y pregunta si cumple con los requisitos. Bueno para discutir créditos de transferencia. 'Would that count?' es una pregunta condicional que busca confirmación.
Often, transfer credits can fulfill prerequisites if the course content is substantially similar.
This explains a general rule in academic advising. Use it to reassure students. 'Substantially similar' means mostly the same in important ways; 'fulfill' is in present tense for general truths.
Esto explica una regla general en el asesoramiento académico. Úsalo para tranquilizar a los estudiantes. 'Substantially similar' significa mayormente lo mismo en formas importantes; 'fulfill' está en presente para verdades generales.
Do you have the syllabus or a course description for your course?
This requests supporting documents to evaluate equivalence. Practical for verification processes. It's a yes/no question with 'or' for alternatives.
Esto solicita documentos de apoyo para evaluar la equivalencia. Práctico para procesos de verificación. Es una pregunta sí/no con 'o' para alternativas.
Based on this, I'd say your course would fulfill the prerequisite.
This gives a positive opinion based on evidence. Useful for conclusions. 'I'd say' softens the statement to be tentative and polite.
Esto da una opinión positiva basada en evidencia. Útil para conclusiones. 'Yo diría' suaviza la afirmación para que sea tentativa y educada.
Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
A standard closing question in service situations to check for more needs. It shows helpfulness. 'Assist with' is formal for 'help with.'
Una pregunta de cierre estándar en situaciones de servicio para verificar más necesidades. Muestra disposición para ayudar. 'Assist with' es formal para 'help with'.
No, that's all for now. Thank you so much for your help!
This politely ends the conversation. Use after getting what you need. 'That's all' means nothing more, and 'thank you so much' emphasizes gratitude.
Esto termina cortésmente la conversación. Úsalo después de obtener lo que necesitas. 'That's all' significa nada más, y 'thank you so much' enfatiza la gratitud.