With every new college semester, students are faced with multiple syllabuses outlining the subjects in their classes.But do students read them thoroughly? One Tennessee professor put it to the test.

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.

With every new college semester, students are faced with multiple syllabuses outlining the subjects in their classes.But do students read them thoroughly? One Tennessee professor put it to the test.