Understanding Language Testing

Dan Douglas

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Hodder Education
25 December 2009

Language teaching theory & methods; Applied linguistics for ELT; Personnel & human resources management; Office & workplace

Series: Understanding Language

Understanding Language Testing presents an introduction to language tests and the process of test development that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field, the book promotes a practical understanding of language testing using examples from a variety of languages.

While grounded on solid theoretical principles, the book focuses on fostering a true understanding of the various uses of language tests and the process of test development, scoring test performance, analyzing and interpreting test results, and above all, using tests as ethically and fairly as possible so that test takers are given every opportunity to do their best, to learn as much as possible, and feel positive about their language learning.

Each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics and language education, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to language testing.

By: Dan Douglas
Imprint: Hodder Education
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9780340983430
ISBN 10: 0340983434
Series: Understanding Language
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 25 December 2009
Audience: College/higher education , ELT/ESL , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dan Fouglas is Professor of TESL and Applied Linguistics, Iowa State University, USA.

Reviews for Understanding Language Testing

'This is a crisp, focused, readable and stimulating book. Douglas covers a wide range of territory in concise yet challenging ways'. Fred Davidson, Professor of Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA