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Direct linkMcNamara, Tim – Language Assessment Quarterly, 2009
In its late colonial history and early years as an independent nation, Australia practised a policy of ruthless exclusion of immigrants on the basis of race by means of a language test: the notorious Dictation Test. In the 50 years following World War II, Australia adopted policies encouraging immigration with bipartisan political support.…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, War, Language Tests, Language Role
