Principles of Language Testing credit: 3 or

4 Hours

Studies theoretical and practical aspects of language testing. Examines purposes and types of language tests in relation to theories of language use and language teaching goals; discusses testing practices and procedures related to language teaching and language research; and includes the planning, writing, and administration of tests, basic descriptive statistics, and test analysis. A project is required. Same as EPSY 487 , FR 460 , GER 460 , ITAL 460 , PORT 460 , and SPAN 460 . 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: LING 489 or consent of instructor.