diff --git a/src/content/syllabus.md b/src/content/syllabus.md
index f275de3..04e7323 100644
--- a/src/content/syllabus.md
+++ b/src/content/syllabus.md
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Students in the seminar are expected to:
   ones charged with leading the topic discussion, but should work
   closely with the leaders on the posted write-up. 
 
-- Particpate actively in class meetings.  This means being prepared to
+- Participate actively in class meetings.  This means being prepared to
   contribute by doing the assigned preparation (which will typically
   involve reading a few research papers, but may involve other things
   also) and thinking about the materials deeply to be able to
diff --git a/syllabus/index.html b/syllabus/index.html
index 0b56e95..61c675a 100644
--- a/syllabus/index.html
+++ b/syllabus/index.html
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ <h2 id="course-expectations">Course Expectations</h2>
 closely with the leaders on the posted write-up.</p>
 </li>
 <li>
-<p>Particpate actively in class meetings.  This means being prepared to
+<p>Participate actively in class meetings.  This means being prepared to
 contribute by doing the assigned preparation (which will typically
 involve reading a few research papers, but may involve other things
 also) and thinking about the materials deeply to be able to