The History and Development of Assessment of Chinese as a Second Language
Date
2021
Authors
Nie, Dan
Zhao, Qifeng
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Springer Nature
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This chapter discusses assessments of Chinese as a second language (CSL), tracing the development of a comprehensive system to assess non-native speakers' proficiency in spoken and written Chinese. The chapter begins with a historical overview of CSL testing and then reviews contemporary trends. In conclusion, it considers the future of Chinese proficiency testing and offers suggestions for improvement.
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Janet Davey - Translator
Keywords
Chinese proficiency test, Historical development, Future directions, Chinese as a second language
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