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
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
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.