Testing, evaluating, grading, examining, feedbacking… teachers slowly but surely develop into testimaniacs as everything seems to revolve around assessment of one kind or another, which of course also exerts a considerable influence on the language classroom.
We are going to approach the above topic on different levels: Test theory, academic research on assessment practices, curricular requirements and guidelines as well as practical issues and survival tips are all going to play a pivotal role in our seminar.
In addition, this course requires students to examine critically the geographical, historical, political as well as sociocultural dimensions of the spread of English as a global language and to explore the main global varieties and their linguistic features.
Students shall eventually adopt a thoughtful, critical position to these attitudes by linking them to new approaches in ELT and assessment practices.
Further course and assessment details as well as additional information on required readings will be supplied in the first session. |
