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Luke Harding
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Accent and Listening Assessment: A Validation Study of the Use of Speakers With L2 Accents on an Academic English Listening Test (Language Testing and Evaluation) |
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German (Germany) |
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Hardcover |
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292 |
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2011-04-29 |
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3631609396 |
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Peter Lang GmbH |
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1.05 pounds |
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5.67 x 0.0 x 8.11 inches |
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Product Description
Given the linguistically diverse nature of academic institutions in English-speaking contexts, a strong rationale exists for the incorporation of L2 accents of English in academic listening assessment on the grounds of authenticity and construct representation. However large-scale tests have tended to feature only native-speaker varieties in listening test input owing to concerns about the intelligibility of L2 accents, construct validity and acceptability. This book presents a mixed-methods study designed to address these concerns. Versions of the University Test of English as a Second Language (UTESL) featuring Australian English, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese accented speakers were used to explore the potential for a shared-L1 or familiarity advantage, and to investigate test-takers’ attitudes towards L2 accents on a listening test. Implications are drawn for test development and for future research.
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http://bookmooch.com/3631609396 |
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