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A Theory-based Approach to the Measurement of Foreign Language Learning Ability: The CANAL-F Theory and Test.

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Grigorenko, Elena L.; Sternberg, Robert J.; Ehrman, Madeline E. – Modern Language Journal, 2000

Presents a rationale, description, and partial construct validation of a new theory of foreign language aptitude: CANAL-F--Cognitive Ability for Novelty in Acquisition of Language (foreign). The theory was applied and implemented in a test of foreign language aptitude (CANAL-FT). Outlines the CANAL-F theory and details of its instrumentation…

Descriptors: Construct Validity, Language Aptitude, Language Tests, Second Language Instruction

Problems in Examining the Validity of the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.

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Bachman, Lyle F. – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1988

Discusses the problem of measuring the validity of interview ratings in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI), proposes frameworks to distinguish abilities from testing methods, and considers factors affecting test performance. Suggestions for research and development on the ACTFL OPI…

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Construct Validity, Content Validity, Interviews