syllabus

/ˈsɪləbəs/noun

An outline of the topics that a course, lecture, or text will cover.

Example sentences

“According to the syllabus, the final exam covers chapters one through ten.”
“The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.”

Both plurals are accepted: 'syllabuses' and the Latin 'syllabi'. Course announcements use 'on the syllabus'.

Synonyms for syllabus

course outline

Often confused with syllabus

syllabus vs curriculum: curriculum (noun): The full range of subjects and lessons taught at a school, college, or university.

Related words

pupilA child or young person who is being taught, especially at school.learnerA person who is studying something or being taught.scholarA person who studies a subject deeply, or a student, especially one holding a scholarship.educateTo teach someone or give them training and knowledge.instructorA person who teaches a skill or subject.enrollTo officially sign up as a student at a school, college, or course.