1. STANAG Testing Conference in Copenhagen
4 -7 September 2012
Topics in Testing Listening.
for testers and future testers !
The Royal Danish Defence College.

2. The special characteristics of listening Role of memory
Conference Content Anything touching upon the testing of listening proficiency. Here are some examples of topics:
The special characteristics of listening
Role of memory
Text typology for listening texts and passage rating
Tips on recording and sound editing
Writing items for listening tests
Task types, their pros and cons
Audio-visual texts? Do video-texts have impact on test results?
Why authenticity and to what extent?
Dialects? What standard language? Use of non-native speakers in audio-texts?
What are the sub-skills in listening? Should we test sub- skills? How do we do that?
Can plus-levels be tested in listening?
AND SO ON !

3. Conference Tasks Presentations by delegates
Small groups will be developing items, moderating items, going through standard standard setting procedures, etc.
Information sharing
Panel discussions to sum up the days’ work

4. Satisfying predictable, personal.....
Touring the canals and the harbour of Copenhagen Hosted Lunches No conference fee Hosted dinner at micro brewery

5. .... and accommodation needs
Rooms are reserved at the CabInn, located in the centre of Copenhagen
90 Euro pr. night

6. Hope to see and listen to many of you soon !
Contact:
Ulla Gudnason
Registration deadline 15 July