Advanced Certificate in Multilingual Communication Testing: Actionable Knowledge

• Advanced Language Proficiency: Developing high-level language skills in multiple languages is crucial for multilingual communication testing. This unit covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in several languages. • Test Development and Design: This unit focuses on the creation and design of effective communication tests for multilingual contexts. It includes designing test items, selecting appropriate methods, and creating valid and reliable assessments. • Multilingual Communication Theory: Understanding the theoretical foundations of multilingual communication is essential for effective testing. This unit covers the latest research and theories on multilingual communication, including code-switching, translanguaging, and language contact. • Test Administration and Scoring: This unit covers the practical aspects of administering and scoring multilingual communication tests. It includes test security, standardization, and scoring methods, as well as best practices for ensuring fairness and accuracy. • Technology in Multilingual Communication Testing: This unit explores the role of technology in multilingual communication testing. It covers the use of digital tools, online platforms, and automated scoring systems in testing, as well as ethical considerations and best practices. • Multilingual Communication in Professional Settings: This unit focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities of multilingual communication in professional settings. It includes best practices for testing communication skills in fields such as healthcare, education, and business. • Cultural Competence in Multilingual Communication Testing: This unit covers the importance of cultural competence in multilingual communication testing. It includes understanding cultural differences in communication styles, avoiding cultural bias in testing, and promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness. • Multilingual Communication Testing in Global Contexts: This unit explores the challenges and opportunities of multilingual communication testing in global contexts. It includes testing in multilingual and multicultural settings, as well as best practices for adapting tests to different languages and cultures. • Research Methods in Multilingual Communication Testing: This unit covers research methods and designs commonly used in multilingual communication testing. It includes survey research, experimental designs, and qualitative methods, as well as ethical considerations and best practices for conducting research with human participants.