Word: syllabi
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...necessary, as every one knows, to have these descriptions given of the courses in all the branches. They are not needed in the classics nor in the modern languages, except in some French courses. But in history, philosophy, and the sciences, much benefit might be derived from these "syllabi." It is a great advantage to have a synoptic view of a course, as it enables one to study with method and regularity. Time, which brought the elective system, will, it is hoped, bring the "syllabi" also...
...would suggest that, in place of the present Elective Pamphlet, a descriptive book be published, and that, if necessary, a price be charged for it. Every professor could then write a description of his courses. Possibly, it would be a good plan to give "Syllabi" of every course in connection with the descriptive book. The description of Natural History 4, for instance, might be made on the following plan, only as much fuller and better as a professor would make...