This module will enable you to understand the role of testing within contemporary second language testing. You will survey and analyse current approaches to language testing. You will analyse testing of language skills and systems and the principles behind different test types. You will learn how to identify and evaluate current practice. You will examine implications for applied linguistics, TESOL, language testing and language teaching. Sessions are delivered through interactive seminars and a different aspect of testing is discussed each week. The module is assessed by means of a 3,000 word assignment in the form of a ‘take home exam’. You will be expected design a test with assistance from ChatGPT and then compare the outcome with a professionally designed test n the same text. As part of of the process you will be required to evaluate the performance of ChatGPT in relation to testing principles and document the modifications made in a journal entry.