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SLAT7835 Language Testing and Assessment 2
memorise them. The lecturer reserves the right to implement pop quizzes should it become
evident students have neither read nor prepared for class discussions and activities.
Punctuality is encouraged and expected. Participate in class discussions and activities.
As a courtesy to all human beings, any electronic devices (e.g., phones, pagers, watch alarms)
should be turned off during class sessions. Students will be asked to leave the class session if
such interruptions occur.
Required and recommended texts and references
Required Texts-
Bachman, L. F., & Palmer, A. S. (1996). Language testing in practice. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Shohamy, E. (2001). The power of tests: A critical perspective on the uses of language tests.
New York, NY: Longman Pearson Education.
Chapter 3 from: McNamara, T. (1996). Measuring second language performance. London:
Longman. (SS&H Library High Use)
Lantolf, J. P., & Poehner, M. E. (2004). Dynamic assessment of L2 development: Bringing
the past into the future. Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1 (1), 49-72. (available through UQ
Library website)
Poehner, M. E., & Lantolf, J. P. (2005). Dynamic assessment in the language classroom.
Language Teaching Research, 9 (3), 233-265. (available through UQ Library website)
Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 from: Stiggins, R. J. (2001). Student involved classroom assessment (3 rd
ed.). Prentice Hall College Division. (SS&H Library High Use)
Other Helpful Texts-
Alderson, J. C., & Banerjee, J. (2001). Language testing and assessment (Part 1). Language
Teaching, 34, 213-236. (SS&H Library High Use)
Alderson, J. C., & Banerjee, J. (2002). Language testing and assessment (Part 2). Language
Teaching, 35, 79-113. (SS&H Library High Use)
Bachman, L. F. (1990). Fundamental considerations in language testing. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Blaz, D. (2001). A collection of performance tasks and rubrics foreign languages.
Larchmont, NY: Eye On Education.
Davidson, F., & Lynch, B. K. (2002). Testcraft: A teacher’s guide to writing and using
language test specifications. New Have, CT: Yale University Press.
Falk, B. (2000). The heart of the matter: Using standards and assessment to learn.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Gipps, C. V. (1994). Beyond testing: Towards a theory of educational assessment. London:
The Falmer Press.
Guskey, T. R. (1996). Communicating student learning: 1996 ASCD Yearbook. Alexandria,
VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Hebert, E. A. (2001). The power of portfolios: What children can teach us about learning
assessment. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.