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What is a course syllabus?

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WHAT IS A CLASS SYLLABUS?

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A syllabus is a "learning contract"

BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT
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It sets ground rules

FOR THE CLASSROOM

A Syllabus shares the course

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS
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It also lets a student know

CLASS POLICIES, LIKE GRADING AND ATTENDANCE
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A syllabus can also be used

TO RESOLVE DISPUTES AND CLARIFY CONFUSION
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A SYLLABUS WILL HAVE A COURSE DESCRIPTION

THAT SUMMARIZES THE COURSE
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The class description can help a student

KNOW HOW TO STUDY AND PREPARE FOR THE COURSE.
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A syllabus will also have important contact information

LIKE HOW TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR CAMPUS RESOURCES
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A SYLLABUS SHOULD LET STUDENTS KNOW

WHO TO CONTACT IF THEY NEED ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE COURSE.
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A syllabus can also let a student know

WHAT MATERIALS WILL BE NEEDED FOR CLASS
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And what textbooks etc will be used

TO LEARN THE COURSE INFORMATION
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Usually the student will get the syllabus

ON THE FIRST DAY THE COURSE MEETS.
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How long should a student keep the syllabus?

AT LEAST FOR THE WHOLE COURSE! DO NOT THROW IT AWAY!
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A course syllabus is your friend.

KEEP IT CLOSE AT HAND.
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