Word
syllabus
Phoneticssyl·labus
US/ˈsɪɫəbəs/
UK/sˈɪlæbəs/
Definition
n. a list of the topics and books you will study in a specific school subject or course.
n. an outline or summary of the topics to be covered in an academic course, often including assessment dates and required reading.
Examples
“The teacher handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.”
“According to the syllabus, we have a midterm exam in the third week of October.”
“The department revised the undergraduate syllabus to include more contemporary literature and diverse perspectives, ensuring the curriculum remained relevant to modern students.”
Examples
simple
“The teacher handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.”
contextual
“According to the syllabus, we have a midterm exam in the third week of October.”
complex
“The department revised the undergraduate syllabus to include more contemporary literature and diverse perspectives, ensuring the curriculum remained relevant to modern students.”
Usage
The plural form is typically 'syllabuses', though the Latinate 'syllabi' is also common in academic contexts.
Pitfall
the syllabus of the school
the curriculum of the school
A syllabus refers to a single course or subject; use 'curriculum' for the entire set of subjects taught at a school.
Domains
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