Language Testing (Paperback)

Tim McNamara

ISBN 10: 0194372227 / ISBN 13: 9780194372220

Published by Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford, 2000

About this Item

Paperback. The Oxford Introductions to Language Study is a series of brief, clear introductions to the main areas of language study. These books are written for teachers and students of linguistics and language studies. The layout is carefully structured and easy for readers to follow. Each book is split into three main sections: Survey - an outline of the key concepts and current thinking. Readings - authentic writings from experts and established names. References - suggestions for further reading. Language Testing This accessible book examines issues such as test design, the rating process, validity, measurement, and the social dimension of language testing. It looks at both traditional and newer forms of language assessment, and the challenges posed by new views. This book examines test design, the rating process, validity, measurement and the social dimension of language testing. Traditional and newer forms of language assessment are considered. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language Testing (Paperback)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0194372227
• ISBN 13: 9780194372220
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This book examines test design, the rating process, validity, measurement and the social dimension of language testing. Traditional and newer forms of language assessment are considered.

About the Author

Professor Henry Widdowson is Emeritus Professor of Education, University of London, and has also been Professor of Applied Linguistics at Essex University and Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Vienna.