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Language Testing (100pt)
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2021
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Language Testing (100pt)
Contact information
Program Directors
Dr. Janne Morton
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Overview
The Language Testing specialisation is part of the Master of Applied Linguistics.
This specialisation focuses on the theory and practice of language assessment including test construction and validation, specific purposes tests, and alternative assessment practices, including classroom‐based and other broader social and professional contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
- Describe current issues and debates in language assessment;
- Critically evaluate language assessment research and its applications;
- Apply theoretical frameworks of language assessment to create/analyse assessment tasks.
Last updated: 18 May 2024