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Peer reviewedClark, John L. D. – Modern Language Journal, 1983
Discusses the historical and present situation in second language testing in the United States, with respect to the major measurement trends represented. Suggests a number of desirable development activities for the future that may help to build on several current initiatives in the field that already show substantial promise for facilitating…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), History, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
Peer reviewedClark, John L. D.; Clifford, Ray T. – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1988
Briefly describes the rationale, history of development, and current status of the "proficiency-based" testing movement in the United States. and cites areas in which additional research and development work are recommended to enhance both the validity and the practical value of this approach. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Second Language Learning
