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.

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 critice language assessments produced by other entities (e.g., publishers, language testing organizations)
--have an introduction understanding of recent developments in language assessment, such as critical language testing, assessment of social aspects of language, and computer-based testing.

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.

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
Primary of lessons, group discussion, test construction and use
assignments, and implementation of portfolio assessment.

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

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