Dropping/Adding a Course Inquiry
A student contacts the advisor after registration opens or during the add/drop period, inquiring about the process and implications of changing their registered courses.
学生在注册开放后或加/退课期间联系顾问，咨询更改已注册课程的流程和影响。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
prerequisites
Courses or skills you must complete before taking a more advanced class. For example, you need basic math before advanced data science.
在学习更高级课程之前必须完成的课程或技能。例如，在学习高级数据科学之前需要基本的数学。
add/drop period
The specific time during a semester when students can add new courses or drop existing ones without big penalties. It's usually the first few weeks.
学期中学生可以添加新课程或删除现有课程而不会受到重大处罚的特定时间。通常是前几周。
course ID
A unique code or number given to identify a specific class, like DS301 for Introduction to Data Science. Use it when registering.
用于识别特定课程的唯一代码或编号，例如数据科学导论的 DS301。在注册时使用。
semester
One half of the academic year, usually 15-18 weeks long. For example, fall semester or spring semester.
学年的一半，通常为15-18周长。例如，秋季学期或春季学期。
major
Your main field of study in university, like business or computer science. It determines your core courses.
大学的主要学习领域，例如商业或计算机科学。它决定了你的核心课程。
elective
An optional course you choose to take for credit, not required for your major. It helps fulfill degree requirements flexibly.
一门可选课程，您选择修读以获得学分，不为您的主修专业所要求。它有助于灵活满足学位要求。
transcript
An official record of all your courses, grades, and credits from school. It's important for job applications or transfers.
学校所有课程、成绩和学分的官方记录。对于求职申请或转学很重要。
withdrawal
Officially dropping a course after the add/drop period, which may leave a 'W' mark on your transcript instead of a grade.
在加退课期后正式退出一门课程，这可能会在你的成绩单上留下“W”标记而不是成绩。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, Professor Michael? I was hoping to discuss adding a new course and possibly dropping one.
This is a polite way to start a conversation with a teacher. 'I was hoping to' softens the request, making it more courteous. Use it when seeking advice on academic changes.
这是与老师开始对话的礼貌方式。'I was hoping to' 使请求更柔和、更礼貌。在寻求学术变更建议时使用。
We're still in the add/drop period, so it's a good time to sort things out.
This explains timing for course changes. 'Sort things out' means to organize or fix issues. Useful for advising when to act on schedules.
这解释了课程变更的时机。'Sort things out' 意思是组织或修复问题。在建议何时处理时间表时很有用。
Have you checked the prerequisites for that course?
A question to confirm readiness. Present perfect 'have you checked' shows recent action. Ask this when discussing course eligibility.
一个确认准备状态的问题。现在完成时 'have you checked' 表示最近的行动。在讨论课程资格时询问此问题。
I've reviewed my degree audit, and I believe I have enough credits in marketing already.
This shows preparation. 'I've reviewed' uses present perfect for completed recent actions. Use when explaining decisions based on academic records.
这显示了准备。'I've reviewed' 使用现在完成时来表示最近完成的动作。在解释基于学术记录的决定时使用。
Sounds like you've done your homework.
An idiomatic praise meaning you've prepared well. Informal and encouraging. Use it to acknowledge someone's research or effort.
一个习语赞美，意思是你准备得很好。非正式且鼓舞人心。用于承认某人的研究或努力。
To proceed, fill out the Add/Drop form online.
Gives instructions for next steps. 'To proceed' means to continue. Useful in formal advice for administrative processes.
提供下一步指示。“To proceed”意为继续。在行政流程的正式建议中有用。
And remember, the last day to add or drop courses without a 'W' on your transcript is next Friday.
A reminder with deadline. 'Without a 'W'' explains avoiding penalties. Use to warn about important dates in academic contexts.
带有截止日期的提醒。‘没有‘W’’解释了避免处罚。用于在学术环境中警告重要日期。