Assessing and Evidencing the Development of Intercultural Language Learning

This chapter starts by outlining key issues and challenges in assessing intercultural language learning and the increasing interest in alternative and learning-oriented assessment in this area. The discussion turns to the case study focusing on two aspects: the assessment scheme orientation and design; and the assessment experience, including evidencing students’ learning. Matters such as the nature and range of assessment processes, cumulative mechanisms and the role of reflection in development are examined. Furthermore, an analysis of learners’ responses is provided as a basis for considering the processes of eliciting and judging evidence of intercultural language learning over time.