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Language Assessment (LING90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Introduction to the theory and practice of language assessment in a range of second language contexts. Topics covered include testing listening, reading, writing, speaking, test analysis, construction and validation of language tests, classroom language assessment and alternative assessment practices. Students will be encouraged to develop solutions to language assessment problems relevant to their own work settings.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main debates and issues in language testing
- Conduct a small scale test development or research in the field of language assessment
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Have developed research skills
- Have developed critical thinking and analytic skills
- Be able to communicate ideas through writing
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90005 Quantitative Methods may be taken concurrently with LING90009 Language Assessment
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Three homework assignments due over the course of the semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
A paper due after the end of the semester
| End of semester | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 10 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinators Jason Fan and Ute Knoch Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Equivalent of 24 hours: Self-directed activities including following seminar recordings, weekly participation in online activities as directed by the subject coordinator. There are no classes for online study. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinators Ute Knoch and Jason Fan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: a 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
The online option involves self-directed learning using instructions and resources provided in the LMS, and participation in online discussions and tasks as directed by the subject coordinator. There is no class attendance in this option.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available online
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Linguistics - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024