Discourse and Assessment.

McNamara, Tim; Hill, Kathryn; May, Lynette

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ERIC Number: EJ647281

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Publication Date: 2002

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Discourse and Assessment.

McNamara, Tim; Hill, Kathryn; May, Lynette

Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, v22 p221-42 2002

Focuses on the increase in discourse-based studies of oral proficiency assessment techniques. Discusses research carried out on a number of factors in the assessment setting, including the role of interlocutor, candidate, and rater, and the impact of tasks, task performance conditions, and rating criteria. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Examiners, Interviews, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Oral Language, Second Language Learning, Task Analysis, Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: Discourse and Dialogue.