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Dates: April 25-26, 2008
Place: Sandi Port Errant Language and Cultural Learning Center,
the University of Illinois at Chicago
Theme: Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment
Join us on Friday evening for our opening keynote speaker:
Carol Chapelle
Iowa State University
On Saturday the Symposium will continue with presentations.
Topics
will include:
• Assessing learners and programs, including curricula
• Classroom testing across skills and levels
• Types of assessment, including alternative assessments
and self-assessment
• Assessment of language skills and cultural knowledge
• Heritage speakers - challenges and successes
• Scales, descriptors, and guidelines
• Testing instruments, including AP placement tests
• Online and multimedia resources
• Testing research and its application
For more information please see the UIC website:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml
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