Hello; I have been a follower for years. Love the Word-a-day! Recently there has been a debate started at my school in reference to the meanings of Syllabus VS Course Outline, concerning the information about a particular course. We, at my school, call the information about the course a "Course Outline"; It is written to guide the faculty teaching the course on what material to cover, etc. We then go on to say that the students should get a "Syllabus" for the course telling the details on how the course will run through the semester, which is prepared by each professor & given to his/her students. So what exactly is the difference? Are they the same?
The difference between syllabus and course outline is probably completely in the individual minds of those who use the terms. YMMV.
Yes, welcome Bezerkazoid.
My understanding is a course outline tells students what they can expect from the course or subject, what is going to be discussed.
A syllabus is a list which contains an outline of subjects plus other information, like tutor, times and dates of exams and when assignments are due and any rules.
Interesting; that's the opposite of what the people at my school think. I just did some research on the web and I have to say there is a great variety of opinion. I agree with you tho, and that is where most of my research points too. Thanks[i][/i]
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I used the book in teaching Second Year French years ago.
Thanks.
and then there is 'curriculum'
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and then there is 'curriculum'
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More than I ever thought it would. That's OK, too!
AFAIK, a syllabus is a course outline. English, thanks to her wayward ways, enjoys many synonyms.
Just curious: why is this question in the Info & Announcements forum?