Author Description
Historically, research on spoken language testing dates back to the late 1920s with the majority of work starting around the time of World War II. In contrast, signed language assessment research is a young area, nested within signed language linguistics, deaf education, and applied linguistics. To this day, very few signed language tests that can be used in applied contexts are available for learners of a signed language.This volume addresses issues that are inherent to language assessment development, regardless of the modality of the language. Comprised of 36 chapters, the book takes a new approach to exploring theoretical and practical issues related to assessment of signed and spoken languages by bringing together well known experts from both fields to engage in stimulating discussions about key issues related to language assessment. Grouped around twelve topics, the volume editors present different perspectives to emphasize the points of similarity and chart a path for future interdisciplinary collaborations.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the theoretical and practical challenges inherent in developing language assessments across both signed and spoken modalities. The editors, Tobias Haug, Ute Knoch, and Wolfgang Mann, leverage their expertise in deaf education and applied linguistics to synthesize research from two historically disparate fields. By organizing thirty-six chapters around twelve core topics, the authors establish a framework for interdisciplinary collaboration to address the current scarcity of standardized signed language tests.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of spoken and signed language assessment methodologies
- Theoretical frameworks for test development in diverse linguistic modalities
- Twelve thematic sections covering key issues in language testing
- Expert contributions from both signed and spoken language research communities
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive catalog of every existing language test
- Does not focus on clinical diagnosis of language disorders
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational resource for bridging the gap between signed language linguistics and traditional applied linguistics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of language assessment.
Page Count:
472
Publication Date:
2021-12-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019088505X
ISBN-13:
9780190885052
Linguistics
Reference
Applied Linguistics
Deaf education
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