Public lecture Tim McNamara
On Thursday, 22 September 2011, Prof. Tim McNamara, gives a public lecture at the Institute of Multilingualism,
in English on the following subject:
The validity of language assessments in the context of migration and citizenship
17.15 - 18.45, Room K0.02
Abstract:
In Switzerland, as in other countries in Europe and beyond, there are growing political demands for the use of language assessments as part of procedures governing migration and citizenship. What issues of validity do such tests involve? What ethical issues do these developments raise for language educators and assessors?