HUM 300 Syllabi Samples
Creating a well-structured and informative syllabus is essential for faculty members to effectively communicate course objectives, expectations, and policies to their students. A syllabus serves as a contract between the instructor and students, outlining what will be covered during the course. In this chapter you will find some HUM300 syllabi samples that might help you as you think about:
- Learning Objectives. What students will gain or take away from your course. Why these objectives are the most important skills/knowledge for the course (helpful if objectives are included for each topic/session).
- Goal/Rationale. How the course relates to primary concepts and principles of the discipline (where it fits into the overall intellectual area). Type of knowledge and abilities that will be emphasized. How and why the course is organized in a particular sequence.
- Basic Information. Course name and number, meeting time and place, instructor name, contact information, office hours, instructional support staff information.
- Course Content. Schedule, outline, meeting dates and holidays, major topics and sub-topics preferably with rationale for inclusion.
- Student Responsibilities. Particulars and rationale for homework, projects, quizzes, exams, reading requirements, participation, due dates, etc. Policies on lateness, missed work, extra credit, etc.
- Grading Method. Clear, explicit statement of assessment process and measurements.
- Materials and Access. Required texts and readings, course packs. How to get materials including relevant instructional technologies. Additional resources such as study groups, etc.