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1 online resource (329 pages) |
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Contemporary Applied Linguistics |
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Contemporary applied linguistics.
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| Contents |
Cover page; Halftitle page; Series page; Title page; Copyright page; CONTENTS; Introduction Jayanti Banerjee and Dina Tsagari; Preamble; Recent Activity in Language Testing and Assessment; Contemporary Issues in Language Assessment; References; PART ONE Key Theoretical Considerations; 1 Modelling Communicative Language Ability: Skills and Contexts of Language Use; Modelling Communicative Language Ability: Skills and Contexts of Language Use; Design of Study; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; References; 2 Presenting Validity Evidence: The Case of the GESE; Introduction |
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Current Thinking on ValidityEvidencing Validity; A Case Study; Methodology; Findings; Limitations of the Study; Follow-up Studies; Benefits of Using a Validation Framework; Conclusion; References; APPENDICES; Appendix 2. Summary of Panelists' Comments on the GESE According to the Validation Model; 3 A New National Exam: A Case of Washback; Introduction; Study; Results; Summary and Discussion; Conclusion; References; Appendix 1: Questionnaire; 4 Linking to the CEFR: Validation Using a Priori and a Posteriori Evidence; Research Background; A Priori Validation; A Posteriori Validation |
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Discussion: Advantages and New DevelopmentsConclusion; References; PART TWO Assessment of Specific Language Aspects; 5 Authentic Texts in the Assessment of L2 Listening Ability; Overview of Authenticity in L2 Listening Assessment; How Scripted Spoken Texts and Unscripted Spoken Texts Differ; The Types of Spoken Texts Used in L2 Listening Assessment; How the Type of Spoken Text Might Affect Test-Taker Performance; The Study; Construct Implications of Using Scripted and Unscripted Spoken Texts; Possible Washback Effect on Learners |
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Suggestions for Integrating Unscripted Spoken Texts into L2 Listening TestsAreas for Future Research; Conclusion; References; 6 The Role of Background Factors in the Diagnosis of SFL Reading Ability; Diagnosing SFL Reading; The DIALUKI Project; Review of Previous Research into Learners' Backgrounds; Description of the Background Questionnaires; Findings; Discussion; Conclusion; References; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; 7 Understanding Oral Profi ciency Task Difficulty: An Activity Theory Perspective; Introduction; Defining Task; Task Diffi culty in Second Language Acquisition and Language Testing |
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Activity TheoryThe Study; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; References; Appendix 1; 8 Principled Rubric Adoption and Adaptation: One Multi-method Case Study; Introduction; Literature Review; Research Context; Methodology; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Notes; References; Appendix A. Category Measures, Fit Statistics, Separation Values for the Baseline Study; Appendix B. Levels Contrasts for the Original and Revised Rubrics; 9 The Social Dimension of Language Assessment: Assessing Pragmatics; Testing of Second Language Pragmatics; Construct of Second Language Pragmatics |
| Summary |
"Contemporary Second Language Assessment includes chapters on key aspects of second language assessment such as test construct, diagnosis, exam design, and the growing range of public policy, social and ethical issues. Each of the contributors is an expert in their area; some are established names while others are talented newcomers to the field. The chapters present new research or perspectives on traditional concerns such as test quality; fairness and bias; the testing of different language skills; the needs of different groups of examinees, including English language learners who need to take content tests in English; and the use of language assessments for gate-keeping purposes. The volume demonstrates how language assessment is informed by and engages with neighbouring areas of applied linguistics such as technology and language corpora. The book represents the best of current practice in second language assessment and, as a one volume reference, will be invaluable to students and researchers looking for material that extends their understanding of the field"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Tests of Second Language Pragmatics |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Second language acquisition -- Evaluation
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Second language acquisition -- Ability testing
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Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Study & Teaching.
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Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation
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Second language acquisition -- Ability testing
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Second language acquisition -- Evaluation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tsagari, Dina
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Banerjee, Jayanti Veronique
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| ISBN |
9780567147066 |
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0567147061 |
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