Language Evaluation

Course Description

In this course, students are introduced to various techniques of evaluating the performance of foreign language learners in the four skills as well as their command of sound and grammatical systems of English and of its vocabulary. Different types of tests (achievement, proficiency, aptitude and diagnostics) are briefly discussed too

Course Aims

Students should be able to:

1.  Explain the basics concepts and techniques in test development.
2.    Identify main criteria for writing a test.
3.     Differentiate between different test types.
4.    Specify possible content of an oral ability test.
5.    Write valid and reliable writing test.
6.    Build an analytic rating scale for scoring writing test.
7.   Specify the contents of reading and listening tests.
8.  Use suitable test techniques. 
9. Develop adequate tests in four areas (vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing) at different levels. 

Learning Outcomes

Students should  be able to identify:

1. Definition of a test .
2. Evaluation and assessment differences Test types
3. Purposes of a test
4. Criteria of a good test.
5. Wash back effect.
6. Developing a test in the 4 skills.