| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LING71-109 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject introduces you to language assessment and evaluation. You will learn principal concepts of language assessment including validity, reliability, authenticity and practicality. The subject examines various types of assessment, such as formal and informal, and summative and formative. You will explore various assessment types and techniques addressing specific language skills and learner factors. The subject will also give you an opportunity to apply principles of assessment and different evaluation models to developing effective language tests for various educational contexts.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in language assessment.
- Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems in language assessment.
- Apply gained knowledge and skills in language assessment to new professional contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability, and responsibility as a language educator.
Enrolment requirements
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2024 [Online - Language Assessment]
- January 2024 [Standard - Language Assessment]
- January 2023 [Standard - Language Assessment]
- January 2023 [Online - Language Assessment]
- January 2022 [Online - Language Assessment]
- January 2022 [Standard - Language Assessment]
- January 2021 [Standard - Language Assessment]
- January 2020 [Online - Language Assessment]
- January 2020 [Intensive - Language Assessment]
- September 2019 [Intensive - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- September 2019 [Online - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- January 2019 [Online - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- January 2019 [Intensive - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- September 2018 [Online - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- September 2018 [Intensive - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- January 2018 [Online - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- January 2018 [Standard - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- September 2017 [Online - Language Assessment and Evaluation]
- September 2017 [Standard - Language Assessment and Evaluation]