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  Planning the Course Syllabus
 
Schedule of Topics and Readings

Examples of What to Include in This Portion of the Syllabus

What will the main topics of the course be and when will they be addressed?  What will students need to do to prepare for each class?

Most instructors include a weekly or daily schedule of topics they intend to address, along with a list of assigned readings and other course materials.

 

Syllabus Excerpts From UW Courses

 

COM 407 / POL S 451 - Kirsten Foot, Communication

You will optimize your learning in this course by reading the assigned texts prior to the class session for which they are assigned. Class sessions will assist you in reviewing, illustrating, and synthesizing ... (more)

   
 

BIOL 100 - Linda Martin-Morris, Biology

Date ... Topic ... What's Due ... Reading ... Lab

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PBAF 560 - Rachel Kleit, Public Affairs

Thurs Sept 30: Identifying Urban Problems

What do we mean by urban? Based on the readings and your own experience, what are the three most important problems in metropolitan regions? What role has globalization played in setting the stage for local urban and regional economies?

Read: ...

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ASIAN 442 - Zev Handel, Asian Languages and Literature

Chinese 442 students are responsible for completing all Chinese 342 readings and assignments. In addition, the readings in the right-hand column below are to be completed before Friday class.

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SPHSC 586 - Julie Bierer, Speech & Hearing Sciences

Week ... Date ... Topic
In class ...
Between classes ...

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