Second Language Assessment
Subject 483-620 (2009)
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| Credit Points: | 25.00 |
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Parkville campusFor information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: | 483-829 Language and Language Acquisition, or an approved equivalent. |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
| Subject Overview: | A study of the theory and practice of second language assessment. Topics include: the purposes of language assessment, models of communicative language ability and their implications for assessment, the design of assessment instruments, assessing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, self and peer assessment, establishing criteria for the evaluation of assessment instruments, current trends and ethics in language assessment. |
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| Assessment: | Description and evaluation of a second language assessment instrument (2,400 words; 30 per cent). Design of an assessment framework for a specific second language curriculum (5,600 words; 70 per cent). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Links to further information: | www.education.unimelb.edu.au |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Education (Stream 100A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework Master of Education (Stream 150) Major Thesis Master of Education (Stream 150A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of Education (Stream 150B) Coursework Master of Modern Languages in Education (Stream 100B) Coursework Master of Modern Languages in Education (Stream 150B) Coursework Master of Modern Languages in Education(Stream 150A)Coursework & ThesisA Master of T.E.S.O.L. (Stream 100B) Coursework Master of T.E.S.O.L.(Stream 100A)Coursework and Thesis A Master of T.E.S.O.L.(Stream 150B)Coursework Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Generalist) Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Generalist) Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL) |
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