103年第2學期-5093 外語學習之評量及測驗 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
In-class quiz	40
Book report and leading class discussion	15
Journal paper report	15
Final project	30

教育目標

By the end of the course, students should have gained the following core skills: --understand and apply recommended principles of language assessment; --understand the wide variety of language assessment methods, especially their strengths and weaknesses, and choose appropriate assessments of language (e.g., 4 skills) for given purposes; --design, analyze, and interpret their own language assessments --interpret and critique language assessments produced by other entities (e.g., publishers, language testing organizations) --have an introductory understanding of recent developments in language assessment, such as critical language testing, assessment of social aspects of language, and computer-based testing.

課程概述

Assessment This course introduces students to key aspects of foreign language assessment, particularly those relevant for language teachers. Topics include principles of language assessment (especially validity), assessment design and analysis, and techniques for using assessments to improve language learning. Students will learn a variety of ways to assess students in a variety of language areas. The course consists primarily of lectures, group discussion, test construction and use assignments, and implementation of portfolio assessment.

基本資料

必修課，學分數：0-3
上課時間：二/2,3,4[LAN212-1]
修課班級：外英語碩2
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：

參考書目

1. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language Assessment: Principles & Classroom Practices. White Plains, NY: Pearson.
2. McNamara, T. (2000). Language Testing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.