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OverviewThe book introduces the reader to an argument-based approach to validity as a way to improve test validation in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research. Motivated by the need for practical suggestions for raising proficiency assessment standards in SLA research, it exemplifies the approach by validating two distinct score interpretations for a new Russian Elicited Imitation Test (EIT). Two empirical investigations with 164 Russian learners in the USA and Germany were conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the score interpretations associated with two distinct test uses. The EIT proved to constitute a reliable and valid instrument for differentiating between a wide range of oracy skills. The proposed cut scores enabled prediction of several levels of speaking and listening proficiency. The author concludes with implications for using the argument-based approach for validating assessments in SLA research, for the use of the developed Russian EIT, and for future research on Elicited Imitation Tests in general. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anastasia DrackertPublisher: Peter Lang AG Imprint: Peter Lang AG Edition: New edition Volume: 38 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.410kg ISBN: 9783631667217ISBN 10: 3631667213 Pages: 239 Publication Date: 11 November 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: Validity evaluation – Elicited imitation test – Language proficiency assessment – Oracy – Second language acquisition research – Models of language proficiency – Argument-based approach to validity – Global language proficiency – Russian as a foreign language – Russian Speaking test – Test difficulty.ReviewsAuthor InformationAnastasia Drackert (née Mozgalina) holds a PhD in Linguistics with specialization in Language Testing from Georgetown University. She works and teaches in the areas of language assessment, foreign language education and task-based language learning and teaching. Her research appeared in a variety of journal articles and book chapters. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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