Topical Knowledge in Speaking Performances

Giulia Peri

ISBN 10: 3631927754 / ISBN 13: 9783631927755

Published by Peter Lang AG, CH, 2025

About this Item

The book offers a fresh perspective on second language assessment, addressing the need for approaches that reflect the complexity of real-life communication in a connected, multimodal world. Grounded in learning-oriented assessment, it investigates the interplay between language ability, speaking performance, and topical knowledge. The study outlines the theoretical foundations, development process, and implementation of a new assessment prototype, supported by empirical research. The book contributes to ongoing dialogue on how language testing can better support learning, teaching, and real-world communication.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Topical Knowledge in Speaking Performances
• Publisher: Peter Lang AG, CH
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3631927754
• ISBN 13: 9783631927755
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 506 grams

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Synopsis

The book offers a fresh perspective on second language assessment, addressing the need for approaches that reflect the complexity of real-life communication in a connected, multimodal world. Grounded in learning-oriented assessment, it investigates the interplay between language ability, speaking performance, and topical knowledge. The study outlines the theoretical foundations, development process, and implementation of a new assessment prototype, supported by empirical research. The book contributes to ongoing dialogue on how language testing can better support learning, teaching, and real-world communication.

About the Author

Giulia Peri, PhD from the University for Foreigners of Siena, is a Research Fellow at the University’s CILS Centre (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language). Her research interests include S/FL Italian teaching and learning, language testing and assessment, and technology. She has published in national and international journals and books.