llabus

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For other uses, see Syllabus (disambiguation).
A syllabus (pl. syllabuses[1] or syllabi[2]) is an academic document that commun
icates course information and defines expectations and responsibilities. It is d
escriptive (unlike the prescriptive or specific curriculum). A syllabus may be s
et out by an exam board or prepared by the professor who supervises or controls
course quality. It may be provided in paper form or online.
There are seven essential components to an academic syllabus: Instructor informa
tion, General course information, Course objectives, Course policies, Grading an
d evaluation, Learning resources, and the Course Calendar.
Contents [hide]
1 Definition
2 Etymology
3 Purpose
4 See also
5 Notes and references
Definition[edit]
The syllabus is a "contract between faculty members and their students, designed
to answer students' questions about a course, as well as inform them about what
will happen should they fail to meet course expectations." [3] It is also a "ve
hicle for expressing accountability and commitment" (2005, p. 63).[4] Over time,
the notion of a syllabus as a contract has grown more literal but is not in fac
t an enforceable contract.[5]
Etymology[edit]