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OverviewThis book explores the construct of language in use, specifically as operationalised through different item types in the Austrian Matura (school-leaving exam). Empirical research on some of these item types is scarce. The author reports on a mixed-methods study. The theoretical frameworks employed are Purpura’s (2004) model of language ability and Weir’s (2005) socio-cognitive framework. The findings suggest that the tasks under investigation assess grammatical form and meaning at the sub-sentential and sentential level. Different item types were also found to target different elements of lexicogrammatical competence. The study contributes to understanding the nature of language in use and sheds light on the application of the socio-cognitive framework to the validation of language in use tasks. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Günther Sigott , Theresa WeilerPublisher: Peter Lang AG Imprint: Peter Lang AG Edition: New edition Volume: 45 Weight: 0.431kg ISBN: 9783631865408ISBN 10: 3631865406 Pages: 278 Publication Date: 31 December 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsEFL - Language testing - Grammar - Lexicogrammar - Socio-cognitive framework - Test validation - Construct validation - Mixed-methods - Expert judgements - Test-taker Introspection - Language in use - Item types - Multiple-choice gap-fill - Banked gap-fill - Word formation - EditingReviewsAuthor InformationTheresa Weiler holds a PhD in applied linguistics with a specialisation in language testing from Lancaster University (UK). She works as a language testing professional at the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, where she is involved in the development of the standardised matriculation examination for modern languages. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |