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Stansfield, Charles W.; Reed, Daniel J. – Language Assessment Quarterly, 2004
This article presents an interview with Dr. John Bissell Carroll, who was considered by many to be the premier psychologist in the 20th century in terms of contributions to educational linguistics. In retrospect, this occasion has very special significance, as it was one of the last interviews that Dr. Carroll granted near the end of his…
Descriptors: Linguistics, Language Tests, Aptitude Tests, Public Agencies
Todesco, Angie; Castonguay, Therese – 1988
The uses of aptitude tests for entry to language training, diagnosis, placement for training, and certification are described. The Language Training Program of the Public Service Commission of Canada provides language training and testing in French and English to public servants required to use either official language. A variety of aptitude tests…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Certification, English (Second Language), Federal Government