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STANAG Testing Conference in Copenhagen. 4 -7 September 2012 Topics in Testing Listening. for testers and future testers ! The Royal Danish Defence College. Conference Content Anything touching upon the testing of listening proficiency. H ere are some examples of topics:.
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STANAG Testing Conference in Copenhagen 4 -7 September 2012 Topics in Testing Listening. for testers and future testers ! The Royal Danish Defence College.
Conference ContentAnything touching upon the testing of listening proficiency. Here are some examples of topics: • Why authenticity and to what extent? • Dialects? What standard language? Use of non-native speakers in audio-texts? • What are the sub-skills in listening? Should we test sub-skills? How do we do that? • Can plus-levels be tested in listening? • AND SO ON ! • The special characteristics of listening • Role of memory • Text typology for listening texts and passage rating • Tips on recording and sound editing • Writing items for listening tests • Task types, their pros and cons • Audio-visual texts? Do video-texts have impact on test results?
Conference Tasks • Presentations by delegates • Small groups will be developing items, moderating items, going through standard standard setting procedures, etc. • Information sharing • Panel discussions to sum up the days’ work
Satisfying predictable, personal..... Touring the canals and the harbour of Copenhagen Hosted Lunches No conference fee Hosted dinner at micro brewery
.... and accommodation needs Rooms are reserved at the CabInn, located in the centre of Copenhagen 90 Euro pr. night
Hope to see and listen to many of yousoon! Contact: Ulla Gudnason isp-03@fak.dk Registration deadline 15 July