What does syllabus mean?
Definitions for syllabus
ˈsɪl ə bəs; -ˌbaɪsyl·labus
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word syllabus.
Princeton's WordNet
course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabusnoun
an integrated course of academic studies
"he was admitted to a new program at the university"
Wiktionary
syllabusnoun
A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Syllabusnoun
An abstract; a compendium containing the heads of a discourse.
Etymology: συλλαϐὸς.
Wikipedia
Syllabus
A syllabus (, AFI: /ˈsɪl.ə.bəs/; plural: "syllabuses", "syllabi") or specification, is a document that communicates information about an academic course or class and defines expectations and responsibilities. It is generally an overview or summary of the curriculum. A syllabus may be set out by an examination board or prepared by the tutor or instructor who teaches or controls the course. The word is also used more generally for an abstract or programme of knowledge and is best known in this sense as referring to two catalogues of doctrinal positions condemned by the Catholic Church in 1864 and 1907.
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syllabus
A syllabus is a document or outline that provides an overview of a course or subject, its objectives, learning outcomes, topics to be covered, assignments, assessments, and any other relevant information for students. It serves as a guide for both the instructor and the students, communicating expectations, requirements, and the structure of the course.
Webster Dictionary
Syllabusnoun
a compendium containing the heads of a discourse, and the like; an abstract
Etymology: [L., fr. the same source as E. syllable.]
Wikidata
Syllabus
A syllabus, is an outline and summary of topics to be covered in an education or training course. It is descriptive. A syllabus is often either set out by an exam board, or prepared by the professor who supervises or controls the course quality. It may be provided in paper form or online. Both syllabus and curriculum are often fused, and usually given to each student during the first class session so that the objectives and the means of obtaining them are clear. A syllabus usually contains specific information about the course, such as information on how, where and when to contact the lecturer and teaching assistants; an outline of what will be covered in the course; a schedule of test dates and the due dates for assignments; the grading policy for the course; specific classroom rules; etc. Within many courses concluding in an exam, syllabuses are used to ensure consistency between schools and that all teachers know what must be taught and what is not required. Exams can only test knowledge based on information included in the syllabus.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Syllabus
sil′a-bus, n. an abstract: a table of contents: the catalogue of eighty heresies, annexed to the Encyclical Quanta Cura, addressed by Pius IX. to all Catholic bishops, 8th Dec. 1864. [L.]
Editors Contribution
syllabusnoun
Nicknames from Louisiana arbitrary laboratory of a anti-body's bureau set of conductors carrying data and control signals within a computer system diplomatically in the United States. 1.) an outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching. 2.) a summary of points decided by papal decree regarding heretical doctrines or practices.
We literally build the terms of words with syllabus.
Etymology: Digital connection
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 19, 2024
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of syllabus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of syllabus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of syllabus in a Sentence
I think this was a really smart experiment for Professor Kenyon Wilson to test out, it definitely made the music students realize that despite repetitive information you should still read through your syllabus carefully.
I honestly thought it was hilarious. this class typically is the same format every semester, so students know what to expect and don't take the time to read the syllabus like we should.
Everyone was guilty of having absolutely no idea it was in there. we all admitted we briefly skimmed that part of the syllabus because that policy is in every syllabus for every class you take.
This class typically is the same format every semester, so students know what to expect and don't take the time to read the syllabus like we should.
It an academic trope that no one reads the syllabus, it's analogous to the terms and conditions when you're installing software, everyone clicks that they've read it when no one ever does.
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- المنهجArabic
- maes llafurWelsh
- Lehrplan, Lehrprogramm, Programm, SyllabusGerman
- instruplanoEsperanto
- programa de estudios, temarioSpanish
- syllabusBasque
- سرفصل دروسPersian
- opetusohjelmaFinnish
- programme, syllabus, plan de coursFrench
- पाठ्यक्रमHindi
- tantervHungarian
- SilabusIndonesian
- námsáætlunIcelandic
- programmaItalian
- רשימת קריאהHebrew
- 教案, シラバスJapanese
- სილაბუსიGeorgian
- SyllabusLatin
- pensumNorwegian
- program nauczaniaPolish
- programa, ementa, programa de EstudosPortuguese
- silabăRomanian
- силлабус, программа, планRussian
- sylaby predmetu, informačný list predmetu, osnovy predmetuSlovak
- studieplanSwedish
- பாடத்திட்டங்கள்Tamil
- సిలబస్Telugu
- izlence, izlekTurkish
- навчальна програма, програмаUkrainian
- 教學大Chinese
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