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Both minimalist and maximalist approaches to syllabus design have their proponents: concise syllabi are easier to navigate, while detailed ones offer a more precise picture of the course structure.

Like many faculty members, I approach my syllabus before a new semester begins with some trepidation: Do I need to add anything new? Usually the reasons for inserting additional language are quite ...