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Description:
The lecture series aims to provide an overview of a wide variety of issues related to language testing and assessment. Topics will include details
of test development and design, issues of validity and reliability, classroom assessment, and washback effects of tests. We will also focus on
approaches to testing different language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). Readings on theoretical issues of language testing will
be complemented by discussions of practical questions relevant for language teachers and language testers today.
Requirements: Sit for end-of-term written examination based on the lectures and set readings.
All examinations will be written.
Grading: 100% based on written examination results (60% = 2, 70% = 3, 80% = 4, 90% = 5)
WEEKLY SYLLABUS
Week 10. 6 May Testing Vocabulary and Grammar Hughes, A. (1989). Testing for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Test Administration Press. Chapter 13
Kontra, H.E., & Kormos, J. (2007). An introduction to language testing for teachers of
English. Budapest: Okker. Chapters 17 and 18
Week 11. 13 May Language Exams in Hungary Hughes, A. (1989). Testing for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Continuous Assessment Press. Chapter 14
Kontra, H.E., & Kormos, J. (2007). An introduction to language testing for teachers of
English. Budapest: Okker. Chapters 11 and 19
Required readings
Hughes, A. (1989). Testing for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Kontra, H.E., & Kormos, J. (2007). An introduction to language testing for teachers of English. Budapest: Okker.
Further readings
Alderson, J.C., & Cseresznyés, M. (2003). Reading and use of English. Budapest: Teleki László Foundation.
Common European Framework of Reference. Available online at: http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/Framework_EN.pdf
Csépes, I., & Együd, Gy. (2004). The speaking handbook. Budapest: Teleki László Foundation.
Davies, A., Brown, A., Elder, C., Hill, K., Lumley, T., & McNamara, T. (1999). Dictionary of language testing. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Fehérváryné, K. H., & Pizorn, K. (2005). Listening. Budapest: Teleki László Foundation.
Fulcher, G. (2010). Practical language testing. London: Hodder.
Tankó, Gy. (2005). The writing handbook. Budapest: Teleki László Foundation.
USEFUL LINKS
Council of Europe – Language Policy Division @ http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/CADRE_EN.asp
Educational Testing Service (ETS) @ http://www.ets.org/
European Association for Language Testing and Assessment (EALTA) @ http://www.ealta.eu.org/
International Language Testing Association (ILTA) @ http://www.iltaonline.com/
International English Language Testing System @ http://www.ielts.org/
Nyelvvizsgáztatók és Nyelvtudásmérési Szakértők Országos Egyesülete @ http://www.nyelvtudasmerok.hu/
Oktatási Hivatal – Nyelvvizsgáztatási Akkreditációs Központ @ http://www.nyak.hu/
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations @ http://www.cambridgeesol.org/