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Macqueen, Susy; Pill, John; Knoch, Ute – Language Testing, 2016
Objects that sit between intersecting social worlds, such as Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) tests, are "boundary objects"--dynamic, historically derived mechanisms which maintain coherence between worlds (Star & Griesemer, 1989). They emerge initially from sociopolitical mandates, such as the need to ensure a safe and efficient…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Health Personnel, Languages for Special Purposes, English (Second Language)

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