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    Measured constructs: a history of Cambridge English language examinations 1913 - 2012

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    Authors
    Weir, Cyril J.
    Issue Date
    2013-02
    Subjects
    Cambridge English language examinations
    English language assessment
    English language testing
    
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    Abstract
    In recent years assessment issues have assumed increased importance in the economic, educational and socio-political affairs of society. Spolsky (2008:297) argues that ‘testing has become big business’, and Shohamy (2008:xiv) points to ‘the societal role that language tests perform, the power that they hold, and their central functions in education, politics and society’. A significant role for testing language proficiency can be seen inter alia in migration and citizenship policy and practice, the professional registration of those involved in the provision of health care, appointment and promotion in business, industry and commerce, the certification of air traffic and maritime personnel, and entry to tertiary level education. Such uses testify to the critical function that language assessment now fulfils in contemporary society.
    Citation
    Weir, C. J. (2013) 'Measured constructs: A history of Cambridge English language examinations 1913 - 2012', Research Notes 51 pp2-10.
    Publisher
    Cambridge ESOL
    Journal
    Research Notes
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10547/338117
    Additional Links
    http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/130828-research-notes-51-document.pdf
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    1756-509X
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    CRELLA Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment

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