A Discrete Point Test of Communicative Competence.

Politzer, Robert L.; McGroarty, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ286724

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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A Discrete Point Test of Communicative Competence.

Politzer, Robert L.; McGroarty, Mary

International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, v21 n3 p179-91 Aug 1983

Discusses the difference between communicative competence and linguistic performance. Describes the development, administration, and results of a three-part discrete point test based on rather specific definitions of communicative competence. (EKN)

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Language Tests, Linguistic Performance, Test Construction, Test Format, Test Items, Test Results

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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