syllabus
/'siləbəs/
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Definition
Noun: 1. An outline or summary of the main topics, structure, and requirements of a course of study: A document that lists the subjects, topics, readings, assignments, and schedule for an academic course, along with policies and learning objectives. 2. A prescribed plan of study: The overall content and sequence of material to be covered in a specific educational program.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "To follow a syllabus": To adhere to the planned structure and content of a course.
- The instructor followed the syllabus closely throughout the term.
- "To deviate from the syllabus": To depart from the originally planned course outline.
- Due to student interest, we deviated slightly from the syllabus to discuss a recent event.
Variants and Related Words
- Syllabi (n): The traditional, often more formal, plural form of "syllabus," commonly used in academic contexts.
- The department reviewed the syllabi for all graduate courses.
- Syllabuses (n): The regular plural form of "syllabus."
- I have collected the syllabuses from all my classes.
Synonyms
- Curriculum: Often refers to the overall set of courses and content offered by an institution or program, which is broader than a single course syllabus.
- Course outline: A very close synonym, emphasizing the structural plan of the course.
- Program of study: Similar to curriculum, focusing on the sequence and requirements.
Related Phrases
- Syllabus week: (Informal, chiefly US) The first week of an academic term, when classes often review the syllabus rather than delve deeply into new material.
- We don't have any homework during syllabus week.
Noun
- an integrated course of academic studies
- he was admitted to a new program at the university