LING6040
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course focuses on current theories of Language Testing within contemporary Applied Linguistics, and will provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills in the area of language test design and administration, and evaluation of language proficiency.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2021.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain central concepts and issues in language testing, such as basic types of language tests (and their specific features).
2. Explain central concepts and issues in evaluation of language proficiency.
3. Understand the key principles of test construction and validation, and apply them in the development of a specific language test.
4. Administer a language test and analyse its results.
5. Appraise validity and reliability aspects of language testing.
Content
Topics to be covered include:
- Types of language testing techniques
- Principles of language test construction
- Principles of language test validation
- Methods for analysing and interpreting test results
- Assessment and evaluation of language proficiency
Assumed knowledge
Foundations of Linguistics (LING6910) or equivalent
Assessment items
Professional Task: Individual Assignment
Professional Task: Create assignment Test Specifications
Professional Task: Test Construction Project
Professional Task: Trial Administration and Critical Analysis of Test
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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