ESP形成性测试的“真实性”在课程体系中的理论建构

Theory Construction of “Authenticity” of ESP Formative Testing in Course System

作为语言测试的分支,特殊目的英语(ESP)测试的真实性在内容和方法上是基于对特殊目的英语使用情景的分析,真实评测受试者运用理论和技能处理实际问题的应对能力。在高校专业课程体系下,建立ESP形成性测试资源库,基于需求分析确定语言任务,根据任务清单描述测试任务,建立ESP测试的质量评估体系,是ESP测试的发展之路,也是还原"真实性"的最佳途径。

As a branch of language testing,the authenticity of ESP testing is based on the analysis of ESP scenario simulation in its teaching content and teaching methods.It appraises the abilities of testers to deal with practical problems by using theoretical knowledge.In major course curriculum,it is a best way to develop ESP testing and practice the authenticity of ESP testing by way of constructing ESP formative testing resource library,confirming and describing language tasks on the basis of requirement analysis,describing test tasks according to task lists and building assessment system of ESP testing.