LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES OF CADETS IN ESP

Аннотация

This article explores effective language assessment strategies tailored for cadets enrolled in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses, focusing on the military context. It discusses the unique requirements of ESP for cadets, emphasizing formative and summative assessment methods. The paper highlights the integration of content- based instruction (CBI) principles, authentic tasks, and competency-based rubrics to accurately evaluate cadets' communicative competence in English within their professional setting. Examples from military education institutions illustrate best practices and challenges in implementing assessment frameworks that align with both pedagogical goals and operational demands. Keywords Language assessment, ESP courses, cadets, military English, formative assessment, summative assessment, content-based instruction, communicative competence, competency-based rubrics, authentic tasks.