Syllabus

/ˈsɪl.ə.bəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A document outlining the subjects or topics covered in a course of study.

The professor provided a detailed syllabus at the beginning of the semester.

An outline of the lectures and assignments for a course, including grading criteria and expectations.

Students are expected to read the syllabus thoroughly to understand the course requirements.

A summary of the topics to be covered in an educational course.

The syllabus included readings, exam dates, and project deadlines.

Late Latin syllabus, from Greek syllabos, meaning 'a list'.

check the syllabus

To review the course outline for important dates and assignments.

syllabus week

A week at the start of a course when the syllabus is discussed.

draft syllabus

An initial version of a syllabus that may be adjusted.

curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study.

outline

A general description or plan giving the essential features of something.

Silly-bus

They call it the 'silly-bus' when it's overly complicated.

Syll

I'm just looking at the 'syll' for my classes next semester.