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Principles for Language Tests within the Discourse Domains' Theory of Interlanguage: Research, Test Construction and Interpretation.

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Douglas, Dan; Selinker, Larry – Language Testing, 1985

Discusses an alternative framework for handling language testing and proposes some tentative hypotheses concerning principles of language testing. Suggests that taking account of both interlanguage domain engagement and contextualization in testing research, production, and interpretation allows for a richer conceptualization of the language…

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Interference (Language), Interlanguage, Language Proficiency

LSP and Interlanguage: Some Empirical Studies.

Selinker, Larry; Douglas, Dan – ESP Journal, 1987

Interlanguage studies in second language acquisition and language for speciic purposes (LSP), though developed independently, often use the same data and could benefit from mutual interaction. Related issues for future research are presented. Contents of articles in this issue are reviewed. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Interlanguage, Language Attitudes, Language Proficiency