Topical Knowledge in Speaking Performances: A Scenario-Based Language Assessment for L2 Italian

By Giulia Peri

The book offers a fresh perspective on second language assessment, addressing the need for approaches that reflect the complexity of real-life communication in a connected, multimodal world. Grounded in learning-oriented assessment, it investigates the interplay between language ability, speaking performance, and topical knowledge. The study outlines the theoretical foundations, development process, and implementation of a new assessment prototype, supported by empirical research. The book contributes to ongoing dialogue on how language testing can better support learning, teaching, and real-world communication.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631927754
• ISBN13: 9783631927755
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"