KOPS1005 Language assessment (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student
鈥� understands the different purposes of assessment and how the purpose relates to quality
鈥� is aware of the key theoretical principles of assessment and the factors affecting the quality of assessments
鈥� can evaluate the quality and appropriateness for the learners of his/her own assessments and the assessment procedures and instruments obtained from elsewhere (e.g. from textbooks)
鈥� is familiar with different approaches to assessment and the characteristics of assessing different aspects of language
鈥� is familiar with the most commonly used approaches to evaluating the quality of assessments and tests
Study methods
Lectures, readings, pair and group work, practical exercises, preparation of concrete assessment plans
Content
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the basic theoretical principles of language assessment and how to design and critically evaluate their own and others鈥� assessment plans and instruments.
Materials
TBA
Assessment criteria
Practical exercises, attendance to lectures and group work
Prerequisites
For APPLANG students
- SOKS105 Introduction to Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society
- SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies