In plain English
Approval must come from the person who teaches the course. A student needs that permission before signing up.
In context
Here, the term identifies the course instructor as the person whose permission is required for enrollment.
- Situation
- Enrolling in courses, choosing sections, joining waitlists, and reading class status
- What it communicates
- identifies the approving authority for enrollment.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not state why that permission is required.
Examples
“Maya could not register for the seminar until she obtained instructor consent from the person teaching it.”
“Requests for instructor consent go to the course instructor, not to the department office.”