Syllabus

American Slang

Definition

A document that outlines a course’s objectives, topics, schedule, assignments, policies, and grading criteria.

Examples

"Before the first lecture, read the syllabus to see the course objectives, weekly topics, assignment schedule, and attendance policies."

"If you’re confused about late submissions or participation, check the syllabus for the policies and grading criteria."

"The professor updated the syllabus to adjust the schedule, add a new assignment, and clarify the grading breakdown."