The history and development of assessment of Chinese as a second language

Janet Davey (Translator)

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Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Palgrave Handbook of Chinese Language Studies
EditorsZhengdao Ye
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan, Singapore
ISBN (Electronic)978-981-13-6844-8
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Publication statusPublished - 2021

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