Language testing

This accessible book examines issues such as test design, the rating process, validity, measurement, and the social dimension of language testing. It looks at both traditional and newer forms of language assessment, and the challenges posed by new views.
Book contains four parts:
– Survey: An up-to-date overview of the area concerned.
– Readings: Short readings with study questions.
– References: A selection of annotated refences
– Glossary: Explanations of terms, cross refenced to the Survey
This structure is designed to allow different groups of readers to focus on different parts of the book according to their interest and need.