A syllabus outlines the structure and content of a course. It typically includes information such as course objectives, topics to be covered, assignments, projects, required materials, assessment criteria, and policies. This document discusses different types of language syllabi such as grammatical, lexical, situational, and functional-notional. It also examines considerations for designing each type and discusses how teachers use syllabi. Standards from organizations like Common Core, states like California, and NCTE provide guidelines for curriculum and assessment.