Conceptualizing and measuring second language speaking proficiency

Lee Shzh-chen, Nancy

言語文化共同研究プロジェクト, 2021, 2020, 11-20

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Title
Conceptualizing and measuring second language speaking proficiency
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Lee Shzh-chen, Nancy
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応用言語学における理論と実践 : 研究と教育を通して
Abstract
Previous research on second language (L2) speaking proficiency has used different operational definitions and measurements of speaking proficiency (Housen & Kuiken, 2009). In the past decades, researchers have often conceptualized second language speaking proficiency in terms of three constructs: complexity, accuracy, and fluency (CAF). However, the interaction between the CAF triad and the extent to which the constructs represent speaking proficiency have been highly controversial (Skehan, 2009). In addition, different studies have produced controversial results concerning speaking proficiency and its development because different measurements and analytical tools were used (Norris & Ortega, 2003). These controversies in definitions and measurements are problematic because they make comparisons across studies difficult. Therefore, the definitions of speaking proficiency and operationalization of its measurement need to be reconsidered. This paper reviews literature on the conceptualization of second language speaking proficiency in terms of complexity, accuracy, and fluency. It also introduces measurements used by major studies of second language speaking proficiency.
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大阪大学大学院言語文化研究科
Graduate School of Language and Culture, Osaka University
オオサカダイガク　ダイガクイン　ゲンゴブンカ　ケンキュウカ
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言語文化共同研究プロジェクト
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2020
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11-20
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2021-05-31
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English
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https://hdl.handle.net/11094/85021
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https://doi.org/10.18910/85021
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紀要論文 Departmental Bulletin Paper
言語文化共同研究プロジェクト / 応用言語学における理論と実践 -研究と教育を通して‐