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Download full textBoldt, R. F.; And Others – 1977
Test fairness or bias may be defined in many different ways, and the existence of possible bias is difficult to demonstrate. Sociolinguistic analysis may be used to check for fairness or bias in test directions, test content specifications, or test items. Four sociolinguistic principles are held to be relevant for this task: (1) pragmatics--that…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Cultural Differences, Culture Fair Tests, Language Patterns
Sanders, Carol, Ed. – 1981
The papers in this volume discuss practical approaches to some of the current problems of degree-level language teaching. Section one discusses non-literary registers in advanced language teaching including the use of texts in teaching, suggestions for a course in practical sociolinguistics, and exercises for advancing from paraphrase to an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Practices, French, Group Instruction
