Written by a leading expert in both language testing and the nature of reading in a second or foreign language, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the assessment of reading in a foreign or second language. The book reviews theory, research, and practice in the assessment of reading. It provides the novice with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of reading assessment, and the researcher with an in-depth discussion of the major issues in the field.
By:
J. Charles Alderson (Lancaster University) Series edited by:
Lyle F. Bachman Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 226mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 26mm
Weight: 598g ISBN:9780521599993 ISBN 10: 0521599997 Series:Cambridge Language Assessment Publication Date:24 April 2000 Audience:
ELT/ESL
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. The Nature of Reading; 2. Variables that affect the nature of reading; 3. Research into the assessment of reading; 4. The reader: defining the construct of reading ability; 5. A framework for test design; 6.Tests in the real world: test purposes; 7. Techniques for testing reading; 8. The development of reading ability; The way forward. Assessing the interaction between reader and text: processes and strategies.