Chinese phrase
我可以超额选修〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ chāo é xuǎn xiū 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I take ___ in addition to the normal course load?
When to use it
Asks if an extra course can be taken beyond the usual load. It is a polite request for permission to add a class beyond the standard number of courses.
Example dialogue
老师，我可以超额选修您的课吗？ lǎo shī wǒ ké yǐ chāo é xuǎn xiū nín de kè ma
Professor, can I take your class in addition to the normal course load?
可以，但超出的课不算学分。 ké yǐ dàn chāo chū de kè bú suàn xué fēn
You can, but the extra course will not count for credit.