Multilingualism and Assessment: Achieving Transparency, Assuring Quality, Sustaining Diversity - Proceedings of the ALTE Berlin Conference May 2005: 27 (Studies in Language Testing, Series Number 27)

Taylor, Lynda

ISBN 10: 0521711924 / ISBN 13: 9780521711920

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2008

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The volume explores the impact of multilingualism on language assessment, including setting common standards and sustaining linguistic diversity. Editor(s): Taylor, Lynda B.; Weir, Cyril J. Series: Studies in Language Testing. Num Pages: 362 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; EBAL. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL; (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 596. . 2008. Illustrated. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Multilingualism and Assessment: Achieving Transparency, Assuring Quality, Sustaining Diversity - Proceedings of the ALTE Berlin Conference May 2005: 27 (Studies in Language Testing, Series Number 27)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521711924
• ISBN 13: 9780521711920
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This Studies in Language Testing volume explores the impact of multilingualism on language assessment. It considers ways of describing and comparing language qualifications to establish common levels of proficiency, balancing the need to set common standards and at the same time sustain linguistic diversity. Three broad themes are explored. Quality and diversity are addressed via avenues such as the quality of examinations and codes of practice, as well as the research on impact in various state certification projects. In relation to ethics and diversity, several papers focus on the complex relationships between linguistic identity and diversity on one hand, and immigration and citizenship policy on the other, as assessment increasingly interfaces with language proficiency requirements for citizenship and for active participation of newcomers in social, occupational and democratic processes. Transparency and diversity are examined through the relationship of examinations to the Common European Framework from a number of different perspectives.

Book Description

The volume explores the impact of multilingualism on language assessment, including setting common standards and sustaining linguistic diversity.