The case of assessment of second language proficiency: 8. Research synthesis and historiography

Thomas, Margaret

doi:10.1075/lllt.13.13tho

In:Synthesizing Research on Language Learning and Teaching
Edited by John M. Norris and Lourdes Ortega
[Language Learning & Language Teaching 13] 2006
► pp. 279–298

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8. Research synthesis and historiography

The case of assessment of second language proficiency

Margaret Thomas

Published online: 9 May 2006

https://doi.org/10.1075/lllt.13.13tho

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