What does 101 mean? [Archive] - Englishpage.com Forums

Sangho

10-09-2009, 01:24 AM

Hi all,

Apologies in advance in case this thread is in the wrong section...

Whenever I run into a guide or tutorial oftentimes it is called '101'
I tried to find the origin of this name, but failed to do so. That is why I post my question here.

Where does 101 come from? What is it referring to?

Many thanks!!

spacechem

10-09-2009, 03:19 AM

Comes from college course descriptions. The first course level is 100, second level is 200, etc.

Sangho

10-09-2009, 03:24 AM

Aha! Many thanks! Finally the mystery got unravelled :)

I assume 101 stands for chapter 1 of level 100, right?

Marius Hancu

10-09-2009, 04:38 AM

101 is something basic.

Rusty

10-09-2009, 03:38 PM

There is an article on the origin of the course numbering system here. (http://www.slate.com/id/2149082/)The term "101" has been picked up and used for just about anything basic, elementary or beginner related.