João Carlos Lopes

Patterns in Four University Entrance Exams

A Genre-Based Approach for Tests of English

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

University Entrance Exams in Brazil are a symbol of power and prestige since being accepted at university is seen as a tool for professional growth and social status. The so-called "vestibular" has gained such an importance through decades that a significant part of the pedagogy at the secondary level of education now tends to function as a preparation for access to university. As a lingua franca, English also features among the disciplines assessed. This book is concerned with how knowledge of the English language is tested within those exams. Genre Analysis and language testing are the theoretical basis in the search for patterns of different but highly integrated natures, from testing purposes per se to the various communities involved with the preparation for, the administration of the tests and using test results for selecting among millions of candidates to university education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 315g
• ISBN-13: 9786203200225
• ISBN-10: 6203200220
• Artikelnr.: 61128466

Autorenporträt

João Carlos Lopes is graduated in languages and holds a doctoral degree in language studies. He is currently an associated teacher of English at a federal university in Brazil. Among his research interests are language testing and genre analysis. João Lopes is married to Cristiane and has two children, João and Maria.