A syllabus breaks down language learning objectives and expectations into a sequenced series of teaching points. It provides a meeting point between perspectives on language, its use, and contemporary teaching approaches. An effective syllabus outlines student profiles, communication tasks, language skills, resources, expectations, goals, topics, activities, strategies, and requirements.

2. A syllabus requires that
the target objectives and
language that the learner
will be expected to master
must be broken down into
an optionally sequenced
series of teaching and
learning points.

3. “the meeting point of a
perspective upon language
itself, upon using language, and
upon teaching and learning which
is a contemporary and commonly
accepted interpretation of the
harmonious links between
theory, research, and classroom
practice.” (Breen, 1987: 83)

4. A. Age
B. Language Proficiency
C. Level of Competence
D. Goals
E. Interests
F. Contributions
1. The Students

5. A. Communication Tasks
B. Language Skills
3. The Text

6. a. Time
b. Resources
c. Terminal exams
d. Expectations

7. a. Goals and Objectives
b. Topics/Activities/Skills
c. Time Frame
d. Teaching/Learning Strategies
e. Requirements/Expectations
f. Materials