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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Syllabus VS Curriculum

Hi

In my neck of the woods, "curriculum" and "syllabus" are essentially synonymous.

Could you please shed some light on the difference, if any?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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g. a Mechanical Engineering curriculum, or a Chemistry curriculum, or a Biology curriculum. It might also be known as a course of study or a program of study .

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  • a Mechanical Engineering curriculum, or a Chemistry curriculum, or a Biology curriculum.
  • It might also be known as a course of study or a program of study .
  • A syllabus is a document created by an individual professor for a particular class detailing the learning objectives for the class, the grading scheme, administrative details, and typically at least a broad-strokes schedule.
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At least at the collegiate level in the US, a curriculum denotes a long-term plan of study - e.g. a Mechanical Engineering curriculum, or a Chemistry curriculum, or a Biology curriculum. It might also be known as a course of study or a program of study. A syllabus is a document created by an individual professor for a particular class detailing the learning objectives

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