why class syllabus is just an agreement, not a contract?

Question by bazodee: why class syllabus is just an agreement, not a contract?
I heard that class syllabus is just an agreement, not a contract. Why? What’s the difference between an agreement and a contract?
Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Vegan
You don’t sign a syllabus when you receive it.

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