Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies (ALDS)
School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
ALDS 4201 [0.5 credit]
Language Testing
The principles of test construction as applied to testing language proficiency, achievement and aptitude. Structural, notional, discrete point and integrative tests are covered. Students are expected to create, analyze and evaluate language tests.Precludes additional credit for LALS 4201 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite: third-year standing in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, or in Linguistics, or enrolment in the CTESL program, or permission of the instructor.
Lectures three hours a week.
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