TEAE 6437 - Assessment for ESL

Institution:

Austin Peay State University

Subject:

RODP Multicultural Education

Description:

The course, through readings in the text and on websites, examines in depth the major categories of language assessment. Students will do the following: survey varying approaches to evaluating language subskills (such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation) and communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing); distinguish between tests designed for language proficiency from those designed to detect learning problems; investigate models of language assessment; examine standardized tests and their appropriate application, distinguishing between those that assess knowledge of language structure from those that evaluate communicative skill; critique research being done in the area of testing in a second language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.apsu.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 221-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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