Search for dissertations about: "second language testing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 swedish dissertations containing the words second language testing.

  2. 1. Constructions of Language Competence : Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Assessing Second Language Interactions in Basic Adult Education

    Author : Maria Rydell; Catrin Norrby; Gunlög Sundberg; Caroline Kerfoot; Tim McNamara; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; constructions of language competence; language ideologies; migration; language testing and assessment; Swedish as a second language; embodied interaction; lived experience of language; adult education; sociolinguistics; linguistic anthropology; Scandinavian Languages; nordiska språk;

    Abstract : The current thesis is concerned with constructions and perceptions of what it means to be ‘a competent language user’ in the context of a language programme in basic Swedish called Swedish for Immigrants (SFI). A particular focus is given to the testing and assessment of oral interaction. READ MORE

  4. 2. Age differences in first language attrition : A maturational constraints perspective

    Author : Emanuel Bylund Spångberg; Kenneth Hyltenstam; Niclas Abrahamsson; Silvina Montrul; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; first language attrition; age differences; maturational constraints; critical period; language acquisition; bilingualism; international adoptees; conceptual proficiency; language aptitude; Bilingualism; Tvåspråkighet; tvåspråkighetsforskning; Bilingualism;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates age-related differences in first language (L1) attrition in a second language (L2) setting. The thesis is based on four individual studies. READ MORE

  5. 3. Validity considerations in the study of language learning aptitude

    Author : Lars Bokander; Kristina Danielsson; Jan H. Hulstijn; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; language aptitude; language testing; individual differences; Swedish vocabulary; test validation; Lingvistik; Linguistics;

    Abstract : Language learning aptitude is a hypothesized psychological construct that has been used to explain differences in how fast and how well people can acquire a second language (L2). It is generally assumed that language learning aptitude is a multidimensional phenomenon, meaning that it consists of sub-constructs that are not necessarily interrelated. READ MORE

  6. 4. Testing English Collocations : Developing Receptive Tests for Use with Advanced Swedish Learners

    Author : Henrik Gyllstad; Engelska; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; foreign languages teaching; Applied linguistics; Språkinlärning; Language learning; vocabulary size; learning level; Swedish advanced learners of English; validity; second language vocabulary acquisition; test development; reliability; collocation; language testing; sociolinguistics; Tillämpad lingvistik; undervisning i främmande språk; sociolingvistik; English language and literature; Engelska språk och litteratur ;

    Abstract : The research reported in this thesis has two main aims. The first aim is to develop tests capable of yielding reliable and valid scores of receptive knowledge of English collocations as a single construct, for use with advanced L2 learners of English. READ MORE

  7. 5. The Virtual Language Teacher : Models and applications for language learning using embodied conversational agents

    Author : Preben Wik; Björn Granström; Olov Engwall; Valerie Hazan; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Language learning; embodied conversational agents; speech technology; computer assisted language learning; computer assisted pronunciation training; Information technology; Informationsteknik; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a framework for computer assisted language learning using a virtual language teacher. It is an attempt at creating, not only a new type of language learning software, but also a server-based application that collects large amounts of speech material for future research purposes. READ MORE