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.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: July 29, 2022 | Accepted: Feb. 14, 2023 | Published May 22, 2023 | Language: it

Keywords Test pilotingDistance language teachingLanguage assessmentLanguage for academic purposes


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