The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language: European Perspectives

The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language is a comprehensive survey of diagnostic assessment of SFL writing, arguing that it is an individual, contextual, and multidimensional ability. It covers means to diagnose writing processes and products, including design and development of diagnostic tasks and rating scales, and automated approaches. It is useful for researchers, teachers, and educational policy-makers in language learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language is a thorough examination of the diagnostic evaluation of second/foreign language (SFL) writing. This cutting-edge book presents a compelling argument for SFL writing as a unique, contextual, and multifaceted ability, integrating a variety of theoretically informed approaches upon which to base diagnosis.

The book begins with the planning phase, covering design, development, and delivery of diagnostic assessment, culminating in feedback and feed-forward aspects to incorporate diagnostic information into the teaching and learning process. It encompasses methods for diagnosing both the writing processes and products, including the creation and development of diagnostic tasks and rating scales, as well as automated approaches to assessment. Additionally, the volume includes a diverse range of existing instruments and approaches to diagnosing SFL writing.

This comprehensive volume is valuable for researchers, teachers, and educational policy-makers in the field of language learning, catering to both large-scale and classroom contexts.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138201354