Why does the video suggest adding the professor's office hours to your personal calendar, even if you don't plan to attend every week?

To serve as a reminder and prompt you to consider attending if you're struggling with the course material.

Explain the meme 'It's on the syllabus' in the context of college professors and student questions.

It refers to professors' frustration with answering logistical questions that are already addressed in the syllabus.

Read each policy carefully and develop a corresponding strategy for how to approach the course.

Plan to complete all readings before the listed discussion date and transfer all assignment due dates to your personal calendar.

Grade 21 · Other · 45 min

I can identify the key components of a college syllabus and their importance.

Jeffrey Kaplan · 13:30

How to Read a College Syllabus - And Strategize for How to Best Approach the Course

3 key concepts

1
When you read the professor's office hours on the syllabus, list them on your personal calendar so you remember to attend if you need help.
2
When reading the syllabus's policies, create a strategy for how you will approach the course based on each policy.
3
When reading the course schedule, plan to do all of the readings before the day they are listed and put all of the due dates on your calendar.

6 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

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“Name three key components of a college syllabus, and for each, explain why understanding it is important for succeeding in the course.”

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