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Constructing a Syllabus
Overview
A syllabus represents a contract or agreement between you and your students. It provides students with an outline of the course, its goals and objectives, and can also set the tone for how and what students will learn.
"The syllabus is a small place to start bringing students and faculty members back together.... If students could be persuaded that we are really interested in their understanding the materials we offer, that we support their efforts to master it, and that we take their intellectual struggles seriously, they might respond by becoming involved in our courses, by trying to live up to our expectations, and by appreciating our concern." Rubin, "Professors, Students, and the Syllabus," Chronicle of Higher Education
The Board of Directors of the Minnesota State Colleages and Universities System has a policy regarding syllabi that applies to your courses. It can be dowloaded as a .pdf or viewed in .html by clicking the link below. Be sure to familiarize yourself with this policy and adhere to it.
Educational Policies 3.22: Course Syllabi
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Often, the syllabus has already been written for you. However, there is still room for creativity. This section will discuss those options as well as provide tips for creating syllabi using a variety of tools.
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