A History of Foreign Language Testing in the United States
Author | : David Patrick Barnwell |
Publisher | : Bilingual Review Press (AZ) |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : UTEXAS:059173004822844 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book A History of Foreign Language Testing in the United States written by David Patrick Barnwell and published by Bilingual Review Press (AZ). This book was released on 1996 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an in-depth historical understanding of the subject, the author charts the evolution of language testing from its earliest existence as a coherent activity in the final years of the nineteenth century to its current status as a legitimate focus for specialization and inquiry. He also suggests future directions in the field such as computer-assisted testing.