coursespecific

CourseSpecific is a term used in education technology to describe content, data, or features that are tailored to a particular course or restricted to students enrolled in that course. The word can appear as an adjective (course-specific) or as a compound label (coursespecific) in metadata, file naming, or software interfaces.

In learning management systems and course catalogs, course-specific resources include syllabi, reading assignments, quizzes, discussion prompts, announcements, and grade rubrics that are visible only to participants in the course. Course-specific URLs or routes point to materials that are not generally accessible from the main site, supporting targeted delivery and privacy.

Metadata and interoperability practices often rely on course identifiers such as course code or term to enable course-specific delivery, search, and analytics. This approach helps isolate content, personalize navigation, and align assessments with the intended course context. It also facilitates batch operations such as exporting or archiving materials for a single course without affecting others.

Cross-listed or related courses may share core materials, while maintaining separate course-specific branches for different sections or cohorts. Adoption of the term varies by organization and style guide; some writers prefer the hyphenated form course-specific, while others use the unhyphenated coursespecific in code, branding, or API documentation.

See also: learning management system, courseware, metadata, access control, cross-listing.