Syllabus Critique 1
Syllabus Critique Assignment
Rangel Moore
School of Education, Liberty University
Dr. Dustin Debose
August 3, 2023
Syllabus Critique 2
Part 1- Summary
Overall, the course syllabus appears to cover relevant topics related to international financial
markets and provides a structured approach to learning. However, there are some areas that could be
improved or further clarified. The course description gives a broad overview of the content but could
be more specific about the concepts and theories that will be covered. The rationale could be
strengthened by providing more concrete examples of how a single global market impacts businesses
and financial decision-making. It is mentioned that there are no prerequisites for the course. While this
may be suitable for a graduate-level course, it's important to consider if any foundational knowledge is
required to fully grasp the material. The two required textbooks seem relevant, but it would be
beneficial to include additional supplementary reading materials to provide a more comprehensive
understanding of the subject. The learning outcomes are well-defined and specific. However, outcome
E, which states, "Integrate biblical principles within the field of global financial markets," might not be
directly relevant to the topic of the course, and its inclusion should be reevaluated for coherence. The
discussion board forums seem like a useful way to engage students and encourage active learning.
However, the assignment instructions could be more detailed and clarify the expectations for each
part. The requirements for the Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review are clear, but the total
length of 16 pages for the Literature Review might be excessive for a single assignment. The grading
scale is standard, but it would be helpful to include a breakdown of each assignment's grading criteria
to provide students with transparency. The late policy is mentioned but lacks specific details. It would
be beneficial to outline any penalties for late submissions or establish a clear late submission process.
It's positive to see that the course acknowledges the need for disability assistance, but more
