长期以来,语言测试工作者研究的核心是如何提高测试的信度与效度,以客观、精确地测量考生的语言能力。语言测试尤其是大规模高风险语言测试带来的社会影响,很难由改良测试本身来解决。批判语言测试(Critical Language Testing)的提出把...长期以来,语言测试工作者研究的核心是如何提高测试的信度与效度,以客观、精确地测量考生的语言能力。语言测试尤其是大规模高风险语言测试带来的社会影响,很难由改良测试本身来解决。批判语言测试(Critical Language Testing)的提出把语言测试置于更广阔的社会政治语境中,对测试后效(consequences)的反思不再局限于反拨效应(washback),而是重新审视测试中渗透的权力与控制,测试所具有的社会价值、政治功能等。展开更多
International students choosing to study abroad face a change in self-identity, which in many cases takes them by surprise and which is affected by a multiplicity of factors. Within the framework of Tajfel＇s Social I...International students choosing to study abroad face a change in self-identity, which in many cases takes them by surprise and which is affected by a multiplicity of factors. Within the framework of Tajfel＇s Social Identity Theory, we examine the nature of identity and the many contexts in which it is shaped, mainly in reference to the ESL （English as a Second Language） classroom, but with broader implications for the students＇ experiences in Western classroom as a whole. We discuss the challenges facing not only students, but also faculty who wish to assist students in the formation of their new identities展开更多
文摘长期以来,语言测试工作者研究的核心是如何提高测试的信度与效度,以客观、精确地测量考生的语言能力。语言测试尤其是大规模高风险语言测试带来的社会影响,很难由改良测试本身来解决。批判语言测试(Critical Language Testing)的提出把语言测试置于更广阔的社会政治语境中,对测试后效(consequences)的反思不再局限于反拨效应(washback),而是重新审视测试中渗透的权力与控制,测试所具有的社会价值、政治功能等。
文摘International students choosing to study abroad face a change in self-identity, which in many cases takes them by surprise and which is affected by a multiplicity of factors. Within the framework of Tajfel＇s Social Identity Theory, we examine the nature of identity and the many contexts in which it is shaped, mainly in reference to the ESL （English as a Second Language） classroom, but with broader implications for the students＇ experiences in Western classroom as a whole. We discuss the challenges facing not only students, but also faculty who wish to assist students in the formation of their new identities
