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Pan, Yi-Ching; Roever, Carsten – Language Testing in Asia, 2016
Background: This study investigates the social impact of a policy requiring university graduates to pass an English proficiency test by examining the consequences of test use in the workplace in Taiwan. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 19 business people in charge of recruiting potential employees in 17 industries across Taiwan. All these…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Graduates, Language Tests, Work Environment
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Li, Jiuliang – Language Testing in Asia, 2014
In order to complete summarization tasks L2 learners need to demonstrate both reading and writing abilities. Thus, understanding the role of these abilities is necessary for interpreting performance on such tasks. This study examined the role of reading and writing in summarization tasks completed by 64 Chinese college students. It was found word-…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Second Language Learning, College Students, Writing Strategies
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Crosthwaite, Peter R.; Bailey, Daniel R.; Meeker, Ashley – Language Testing in Asia, 2015
Background: This study investigates the effectiveness and fairness of teacher-led assessment of students' in-class participation and its effect on actual participation levels and language test scores, taking into account the diversity of second language learners' learning styles. Methods: The level of participation was measured across ten criteria…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Tests