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syllabus

[/ˈsɪləbəs/]
nounpl: syllabi or syllabuses
ementa
1. An outline or summary of the main points of a text, lecture course, or examination syllabus
The teacher distributed the syllabus on the first day of class.
A professora distribuiu a ementa no primeiro dia de aula.
2. A document that lists the topics, requirements, and grading criteria for a course
According to the syllabus, the final exam accounts for 30% of your grade.
De acordo com a ementa, o exame final corresponde a 30% da sua nota.
3. A brief statement of the contents of a book or the subject matter of a discourse
The syllabus provides an overview of the entire curriculum.
A ementa fornece uma visão geral de todo o currículo.
Synonyms
outlinesummarycurriculumcourse outline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ementa
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
Brazil
programa de disciplina
More formal or complete term for course syllabus
Portugal
programa
Portuguese preference for broader curriculum outline
Portugal
plano de estudos
Alternative term emphasizing study plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

cover the syllabus
follow the syllabus
adhere to the syllabus
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