ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES COURSES
Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to examine the issues of assessment related to English for Academic Purposes courses offered by the Language Center at South East European University in Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia. The article aims to analyze the current forms of assessment in higher education and EAP courses and the potential benefits and drawbacks of assessment criteria. In addition, the study incorporates students’ view and perceptions on tasks and skills which were assessed and were part of the grading criteria in EAP courses. This study also aims to provide recommendations regarding assessment and assessment tasks and procedures in EAP courses and to contribute to the development of appropriate assessment criteria in EAP courses. The study also attempts to provide solutions for the potential issues which might arise as part of assessment.
Key words: assessment, English for Academic Purposes, higher education, tasks, learning skills, formative and summative assessment
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