The Power of Tests: A Critical Perspective on the Uses of Language Tests

Shohamy, Elana (Professor Of Language Education University Of Tel-Aviv Israel)

ISBN 10: 058242335X / ISBN 13: 9780582423350

Published by Routledge, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Power of Tests: A Critical Perspective on the Uses of Language Tests
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 058242335X
• ISBN 13: 9780582423350
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Power of Tests applies a critical perspective of language tests by examining their uses and consequences in education and society and by viewing tests not as isolated events but rather as embedded in social, educational and political contexts.

About the Author

Elana Shohamy is a Professor and Chair of the Language Education program at the School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Her main areas of research are language testing and assessment, language policy and issues of immigrants and multilingualism.