Sample weekly syllabus with exercises and resources
Master Russian: The Ultimate 30/60/90 Day Learning Journey: Sample weekly syllabus with exercises and resources
Here is a sample weekly syllabus outline including exercises and resources drawn from an example syllabus:
Week 1: Introductions and Course Foundations
- Activities: Icebreaker introductions, overview of course and tools, library/writing center introductions, setup for course platforms (Canvas, social annotation tools)
- Exercises: Annotate syllabus and introductory readings (e.g. Amy Tan “Mother Tongue”)
- Resources: Rhetorical Triangle lecture, academic integrity discussion
Week 2: Genre and Reading Strategies
- Activities: Genre exercises like “Cheesecake Stakes” and “Genre detective”
- Exercises: Discuss assigned readings in terms of genre; introduce first written assignment
- Resources: TED Talks on volunteering for writing invention strategies; use of infographics to discuss Education as a Social Determinant of Health
Week 3 and Beyond (sample format for subsequent weeks)
- Activities: Writing workshops, conferences, strategy sessions
- Exercises: Assignments with drafts, peer reviews, research techniques
- Resources: Readings tailored to course content, access to writing labs and tutorials
The weekly syllabus is designed to balance instruction, interactive exercises, and assignments with continuous access to supportive resources such as library and writing centers, social annotation tools, and multimedia materials.
This sample plan can be adapted for various disciplines and course lengths by detailing weekly topics, exercises, readings, and due dates in a clear schedule format that supports student engagement and learning progression. 1, 2, 3