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ACU Syllabi

 1.  About the University
          Mission Statements
          ACU, College, Department

 2.  About the Course
         Title, course number and section
         credit hours, semester, and year
         meeting time and place

 3.  About the Teacher
         Name and title or rank, office
         location, phone number(s), e-mail
         address, office hours

 4.  About the Students
         Characteristics of the students for
         whom the course is intended;
         prerequisites

 5.  Course Content
         Catalog description, synopsis,
         outline, main topics

 6.  Teaching/Learning Methods
         and Format of Class Sessions
         Description of the types of activities
         students should expect in the course

 7.  Texts, Readings, and Supplements
         Required and optional materials

 8.  Statement Concerning
        Christian Perspective
         Teaching philosophy, policy
         regarding questionable materials;
         scripture related to course content;
         faith/learning resource

 9.  Overall Outcome
         Student performance outcome
         statement

 10.  Competencies
          Specific competencies stated in
          measurable terms

 11.  Evaluation Methods
          Clear and detailed statements of
          evaluation procedures to be used

 12.  Grading Criteria
          Detailed expectations for grades of
          A, B, and so on; specific standards,
          rubrics, and examples

 13.  Course Grade
          Complete and accurate details of
          factors and elements that will
          comprise the final grade; weight
          or point value of all graded
          elements; grading scale

 14.  Course Policies
          Clear statements of expectations
          concerning penalties for non-
          compliance regarding attendance
          and tardiness, participation, timely
          completion/submission of
          assignments, late work/exams;
          special needs (ADA); academic
          integrity, courtesy; dress code;
          extra credit, etc.

 15.  Course Calendar
          Exam dates, assignments, due dates,
          and other deadlines; schedule of
          readings and topics; statement
          regarding possible need for
          flexibility in calendar

 

 

 

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