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I know that ゼミ is short for ゼミナール (seminar), but the word seems to be used
differently than how it's used in English. My guess from the times I've seen
it used is that it's a catch-all term for university classes, is that correct?
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Is ゼミ a synonym for a university class?
I don't think it's quite a catch-all phrase, but I guess people may use ゼミ for
smaller specialized classes with more professor–student interaction, even if
the professor actually gives all the lectures/talks. (I guess in this case you
would use "course" and not "seminar" in English.)

I don't think ゼミ would be used for the main compulsory classes in an
undergraduate programme.
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