Washback in Language Testing: Research Contexts and Methods

by Andy Curtis, Yoshinori J. Watanabe, Liying Cheng

Book Overview

Washback refers to the influence of language testing on teaching and learning. This volume, at the important intersection of language testing and teaching practices, presents theoretical, methodological, and practical guidance for current and future washback studies.

In the field of language testing, researchers' major interest has traditionally been focused on issues and solving problems inherent in tests in order to increase their reliability...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805839879
• ISBN13: 9780805839876
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"