Testing english as a second language
by David P. Harris
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How does David P. Harris’s approach to testing English as a second language reflect the cultural and political attitudes toward immigrants and non-native speakers during the time the book was written?
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In what ways do standardized language tests shape power dynamics between native speakers and language learners, and how does the text address or overlook these imbalances?
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Language testing often attempts to quantify something as fluid and personal as human communication; how does this tension manifest in the methodologies discussed in the book?
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