EKIS373 Assessing Reading and Writing (5 cr)

Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
English

Learning outcomes

After studying the books students will be able to:
- explain the nature of reading and writing
- explain key concepts, theories and approaches in assessing reading and writing
- discuss and evaluate some international tests of reading and writing

Study methods

Independent study: readings, book exam

Content

The aim of this self-study is to examine the basic principles of the assessment of reading and writing.

Literature:

ISBN-number Author, year of publication, title, publisher
Weigle, S. Cushing (2002). Assessing writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Alderson, J.C. (2000). Assessing reading. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Assessment criteria

Book exam

Prerequisites

APPLANG students:
- SOKS105 Introduction to Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society
- SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies
- SOKS1007 Introduction to methodologies of applied language studies