introductorysyllabus
nounUK /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈsɪləbəs/
US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈsɪləbəs/
A short plan that tells you what you will learn at the start of a class.
The teacher handed out the introductory syllabus on the first day of school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brief list of topics covered in a beginner course.
The introductory syllabus lists the first five lessons of the beginner course.
3. A document that explains the rules and goals of a new class.
Read the introductory syllabus to learn about homework and tests.
4. A simple summary of a study program given before it begins.
The introductory syllabus helped students know what books to buy.