Course Syllabus

Short Definition

Course Syllabus is a document that outlines the objectives, requirements, assignments and policies of a course, including grading criteria.

In-depth Overview

Course Syllabus

Long definition: A course syllabus is a comprehensive document provided by an instructor at the beginning of an academic course. It serves as a roadmap for the course and contains essential information, including course objectives, learning outcomes, topics to be covered, assignments, grading criteria and a schedule of classes. A syllabus helps students understand the course's expectations, structure and requirements, facilitating their academic planning and success.

Etymology: The word "syllabus" is derived from the Latin "syllabus", meaning "list" or "summary". In an educational context, it refers to a summary or outline of a course's content and requirements.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Course Outline, Course Schedule, Course Description.

Examples of Use:

• Before the semester begins, students should review the course syllabus to understand the course structure.
• The syllabus provides a detailed overview of the readings and assignments for the entire semester.

Translations:
Spanish: Programa del Curso
French: Programme de Cours
German: Lehrverzeichnis
Italian: Programma del Corso
Portuguese: Programa do Curso
Japanese: シラバス (Shirabasu)
Chinese (Simplified): 课程大纲 (Kèchéng Dàgāng)
Hindi: कोर्स पाठ्यक्रम (Kors Pāṭhyakram)

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