This course aims to familiarize participants with the basic concepts, issues and methods of language testing. The following topics will be covered:
Fundamental concepts in classical language testing
Test specifications: operations and conditions
The testing of spoken interaction
The testing of writing
The testing of reading
The testing of listening
The testing of general proficiency
The test-development process
Marker/rater training:
Criteria of assessment
Standardization to criterion performances
Script libraries
Video packs
Feedback from test data
Test validation procedures
Recent developments
