Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Master's Degree Department / Program English Language Teaching Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course By the end of this course, the students are expected to; 1. Understand and critically discuss theories of language assessment and test design. 2. Apply principles of validity, reliability, and fairness in test development. 3. Design assessment instruments for the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking). 4. Use alternative assessment tools such as portfolios, self- and peer-assessment, and projects. 5. Provide effective feedback to learners and reflect on the impact of assessment on teaching and learning. 6. Critically evaluate assessment policies and practices in ELT contexts. Course Content This course examines theories and practices of assessment and evaluation in English Language Teaching. It introduces students to the principles of test design, item writing, reliability and validity, performance assessment, alternative assessment methods, test analysis, and assessment policies. Emphasis is given to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in language classrooms. Course Methods and Techniques COURSE PRINCIPALS ? Length and participation in the classes The instruction period of the course is 3 hours/weekly for 14 teaching weeks. There will be no classes during the midterm exam week. Remedial class work shall be organised in case of the cancellation of the classes due to public holiday, meetings and other unexpected commitments. The classes will be held as planned and announced. ? Attendance Students are allowed to be absent from classes up to 30%, excluding the midterm exam week, and they are supposed to notify their possible further absenteeism. The class attendances shall be taken right from the beginning of the first week of the course through student information system. ? Notifying illnesses or other emergency situations The students can inform the lecturer of any illnesses or other emergency situation by making a call to the office or sending an email in advance. ? Work delays The work specified in the course and homework will be accomplished as stated; therefore, there will be no further negotiations on these issues unless there is a valid reason for the delay. The students are expected to comply with all the work and assignments within the deadlines as specified. ? Disabled students Hasan Kalyoncu University offers equal opportunities for disabled students in all aspects of learning, assessment and campus life. Your disability is not a barrier for your success in this course. Please inform your adviser in the department of your disability, and the lecturer shall be notified of it in writing by the department head. For example, if you have lost your sight, nothing will stop you to use an audio recording device in the classes, and in such cases an auxiliary staff will be assigned to help you out during your exam. ? Instruction materials All the students are suggested to keep a notebook for the course and use it during the lessons to take records of notes with regard to the crucial content of the course, and attend the classes with the hardcopies of the course material, if possible, that will be used during the lessons. ? Participation It is intended to help the learners develop sufficient awareness of the global nature of English through the course objectives stated above so that they can use them successfully in their English teaching practice. In order to achieve these objectives, you are advised and suggested to: ? do all homework and submit them as requested without delay prior to the lessons, ? participate in all in-class activities to be undertaken during the lesson as instructed, ? raise your opinions concerning your homework and in-class discussions, ? collaborate with classmates as instructed in the classes. Teaching-learning process Each lesson begins with the description of the content of the lesson. There will be in-class discussions concerning assignments and in-class studies in which you are expected to participate and express your opinions and for which pre-class work is essential for your readiness. Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Salih Yoğun msalih.yogun@hku.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers (2nd Ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Carr, N. T. (2011). Designing and Analyzing Language Tests. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://books.google.com.tr/books?id=ibwRngEACAAJ Brown, H. D.,& Abeywickrama, P. (2010). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. New York: Pearson Education. Course Notes 1. Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers (2nd Ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2. Carr, N. T. (2011). Designing and Analyzing Language Tests. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://books.google.com.tr/books?id=ibwRngEACAAJ 3. Brown, H. D.,& Abeywickrama, P. (2010). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. New York: Pearson Education. Course Category Education %100