SLAT 604

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Assessing Language Skills

Language Studies College of Humanities

Course Description

Purposes and uses of various forms of assessment; development of tests, surveys, questionnaires, and alternative forms of assessment; evaluation of the quality of assessments.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Interpreting and Evaluating Assessments

Learning Outcome

Interpret and evaluate the results and quality of assessments in terms of validity, reliability, etc.

Title

Selecting and Applying Assessment

Learning Outcome

Select and apply appropriate forms of assessment for various purposes, skills, levels, and types of learning.

Title

Constructing Assessments

Learning Outcome

Construct various forms of assessment, including selected-response and constructed-response test items.

Title

Articulate Qualities of Good Assesments

Learning Outcome

Articulate qualities of good assessment, including validity, reliability, and usefulness.