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120026 UE Topic Related Course (Didactics of English) (2011S)

Language Assessment: Theory and Practice

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Mo 07.02.2011 00:00 to Su 20.02.2011 23:59
Registration is open from We 23.02.2011 00:00 to Tu 01.03.2011 23:59
Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2011 23:59

Details

max. 20 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Silvia Jexenflicker

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 09.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 16.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 23.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 30.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 06.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 13.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 04.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 11.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 18.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 25.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 01.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 08.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 15.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 22.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Wednesday 29.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts in language testing and assessment as a basis for the practical development of language tests and assessments. It will examine methods of gathering information on how well learners can communicate and how their learning is progressing in order to enable decisions about teaching and learning.
These decisions will include placing students in appropriate groups or classes according to their needs, deciding what next to teach, establishing achievement against course goals, and reporting to interested stakeholders about learning outcomes. The fundamental link between assessment, learning and teaching will be emphasized, as well as the policy context in which such assessment occurs. Guiding frameworks for assessment such as the Common European Framework of Reference will be examined. Steps in the development and validation of assessment procedures will be introduced, including the analysis of the social and policy context of test use, analysis of the target use domain, the relevance and reliability of assessments, and methods of establishing and improving the quality of assessments. The assessment of the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be considered.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment will be based on students' own projects as well as continuous assessment (participation, homework, quizzes)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

to develop an awareness and understanding of the key concepts of language testing and assessment
to implement these concepts in the practical design of language assessment instruments
to develop an understanding of the links between assessment, learning and teaching
to develop an understanding of relevant frameworks such as the Common European Framework of Reference

Examination topics

continuous assessment: discussion of readings and critical reflection on key concepts in language testing, critical evaluation of assessment instruments, quizzes on theoretical input, practical exercises including design of assessment instruments and participation in a rating process

students' own projects

Reading list

Mc Namara, T. (2000) Language Testing. Oxford: Oxford University Press and a Book of readings.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, ME 812;
Code/Modul: 622, 624, 625/626, ME3, ME5;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0281

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