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Linguistic And Cultural Norms In Language Testing : A Case Study, Annie Brown, Tom Lumley Dec 1997

Linguistic And Cultural Norms In Language Testing : A Case Study, Annie Brown, Tom Lumley

Dr Tom Lumley

Users of English in Asia may not have the same need to aspire to a ' standard' form of English. It may be more appropriate for them to develop a communicative competence employing the sociolinguistic and cultural norms of the region. Taking such an approach in the development of tests of English proficiency involves rethinking basic assumptions. This paper considers these issues in the context of a test of English proficiency developed for use with English teachers in Indonesia


Model For Preparing Culturally Competent Preservice Teachers, Theron Ford, Blanche Glimps Dec 1997

Model For Preparing Culturally Competent Preservice Teachers, Theron Ford, Blanche Glimps

Theron N Ford

No abstract provided.


The Last Rational Men: Citizenship, Morality, And The Pursuit Of Human Perfection, C. Mccarthy, E. Buendia, Heriberto Godina Phd, S. Meacham, C. Mills, M. Seferian, T. Souchet, C. Wilson-Brown Dec 1997

The Last Rational Men: Citizenship, Morality, And The Pursuit Of Human Perfection, C. Mccarthy, E. Buendia, Heriberto Godina Phd, S. Meacham, C. Mills, M. Seferian, T. Souchet, C. Wilson-Brown

Heriberto Godina PhD

No abstract provided.