LSMTP-Language Testing Principles

Module Provider: English Language and Applied Linguistics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Prof Parvaneh Tavakoli
Email: p.tavakoli@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module aims to familiarise participants with the basic concepts, issues and methods of language testing.

Aims:
This module aims to familiarise participants with the basic concepts, issues and methods of language testing.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to:

• define the nature of the construct they wish to measure;
• identify the distinguishing characteristics of a range of different types of test;
• select appropriate test type and test methods in line with the specification;
• construct a reliable and valid test of reading, writing, speaking, listening or general proficiency to meet a specified need;
• indicate the major issues and principles involved in the development of a test.

Additional outcomes:
Students will develop their skills of numeracy.

Outline content:
Topics to be covered include: Tests and their Uses, Theoretical Issues , Test Performance, Test Development and Construction, Testing the Receptive Skills: Listening, Testing the Receptive Skills: 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Testing the Productive Skills: Writing, Testing the Productive Skills: Speaking, Reporting and Interpreting Test Scores, Directions in Language Testing.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
A combination of input, discussion and tasks.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Students will complete a 3,000- 4,000 written assignment.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: