Journal | EL.LE
Journal issue | 12 | 1 | 2023
Research Article | Assessing (also) Linguistic Competence for Distance Learning
Assessing (also) Linguistic Competence for Distance Learning
Designing and Piloting an Entry Test for an Online Course
Abstract
The article reports on the design and piloting of the MobIta proficiency test. MobIta was designed as an entry test for a course of Italian for Business Purposes to assess reading and writing skills in the occupational and public domains of the Common European Framework. However, since the course was entirely online, we included in our test a part devoted to assessing language proficiency for online learning. After contextualising linguistic competence for online education, the paper illustrates the development of the test, focusing on the piloting stage. We conclude that language proficiency is an important asset for distance education and, since it can hinder the learners’ participation, must therefore be carefully considered.
Submitted: July 29, 2022 | Accepted: Feb. 14, 2023 | Published May 22, 2023 | Language: it
Keywords Language for academic purposes • Language assessment • Test piloting • Distance language teaching
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Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/ELLE/2280-6792/2023/01/005
