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Peer reviewedFouly, Kamal A.; Cziko, Gary A. – Language Learning, 1985
Describes a study which examined the reliability, validity, and scalability of a new technique for constructing, administering, and scoring dictation tests to measure second language proficiency. Findings indicate that such tests can be constructed easily by dividing a coherent text into segments of increasing length. (SED)
Descriptors: Dictation, Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
