The syllabus conveys enthusiasm for the subject . Nothing draws students into a course as much as the teacher's love for the subject matter. Most college teachers do truly love their subjects. Especially at the introductory level, this love is one of the teacher's greatest resources.
Many syllabi seem to be totally occupied with procedures.
Drawing students into the course must capture their interests in the big questions that will be considered. Suggest what they are. The syllabus provides for the personalization of content . Personalization relates the course to the student's experience, past, present or future. Show how course content applies to real life situations.