Language Testing: The Social Dimension
Tim McNamara
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Paperback. * An innovative look at the social aspects of language testing, including the assessment of language use in social settings and the societal consequences of language tests. * Considers these issues in relation to language assessment in oral proficiency interviews, and to the assessment of second language pragmatics. Series: Language Learning Monograph. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
Winner of the SAGE/ILTA Award for Best Book on Language Testing 2009
Winner of the SAGE/ILTA Award for Best Book on Language Testing 2009
This volume focuses on the social aspects of language testing, including assessment of socially situated language use and societal consequences of language tests. The authors argue that traditional approaches to ensuring social fairness in tests go some way to addressing social concerns, but a broader perspective is necessary to examine the functions of tests on a societal scale.
- Considers these issues in relation to language assessment in oral proficiency interviews, and to the assessment of second language pragmatics.
- Argues that traditional approaches to ensuring social ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
Language Learning Monograph
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405155434
SKU
V9781405155434
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99-50
About Tim McNamara
Tim McNamara is Professor of Applied Linguistics at The University of Melbourne, where he gained his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, and where he helped establish the Language Testing Research Centre, of which he was subsequently Director. His research interests include language testing, language teaching, and language and identity. His recent work has focused on the relevance of contemporary social theory ... Read more
Reviews for Language Testing: The Social Dimension
"A major strength of this volume is that it has the potential for opening up a dialog on the social and political consequences of language testing." (Language Teaching, Jan 2009) "This book … offers a unique perspective [and] has enormous potential to assist anyone wishing to broaden their understanding of language testing.” (TESL-EJ.org) "McNamara and Roever ... Read more