{"product_id":"re-examining-language-testing-glenn-fulcher-9781138774704","title":"Re-Examining Language Testing: A Philosophical and Social Inquiry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the SAGE\/ILTA Book Award 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRe-examining Language Testing explores ideas that form the foundations of language testing and assessment. The discussion is framed within the philosophical and social beliefs that have forged the practices endemic in language education and policy today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom historical and cultural perspectives, Glenn Fulcher considers the evolution of language assessment, and contrasting claims made about the nature of language and human communication, how we acquire knowledge of language abilities, and the ethics of test use. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book investigates why societies use tests, and the values that have driven changes in practice over time. The discussion is presented within an argument that an Enlightenment inspired view of human nature and advancement is most suited to a progressive, tolerant, and principled theory of language testing and validation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering key topics such as measurement, validity, accountability and values, \u003ci\u003eRe-examining Language Testing \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a unique and innovative analysis of the ideas and social forces that shape the practice of language testing. It is an essential read for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Applied Linguistics and Education. Professionals working in language testing and language teachers will also find this book invaluable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glenn Fulcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138774707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138774704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Glenn Fulcher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48087769317631,"sku":"9781138774704","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f6e346f-4fc6-4517-8c2c-9f63c9255afd.jpg?v=1769101299","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/re-examining-language-testing-glenn-fulcher-9781138774704","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}