Language Testing and Assessment

Language testing and assessment aim to measure individuals' language proficiency, considering different skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing, often employing standardized tests or performance-based assessments to evaluate language learners' abilities. This book offers a comprehensive overview of language testing and assessment methodologies. It covers a wide range of topics, including test design, validity and reliability, test administration, scoring, and interpretation. It also discusses the role of language testing in various contexts, such as education, immigration, and employment.

Print ISBN: 9781682509029 | $ 160 | 2024 | Hardcover

Subject: Language and Linguistics

Editor: Alser Kamath

About the Editor: Alser Kamath, PhD, is an Emeritus Professor of Modern Languages. His research revolves around language-related issues in education, including intercultural aspects and language policy and planning. He has authored numerous books, book chapters, and journal articles in the field of language and information science, and his work has been widely recognized in national and international academic circles.