TESTOLOGIA ÎNTRE PSIHOLINGVISTICĂ ŞI DOCIMOLOGIE
Testing between psycholinguistics and docimology

Summary/Abstract: This article explores testing, starting from its definition as a complex process, with aclearly defined object. To avoid subjective elements, it needs to take into considerationthe criteria used for the assessment of students (general and specific ones). The secondpart of the paper presents key references for language acquisition, more specificallybusiness Russian. Models used for the design of about 100 tests were gathered in thevolume entitled Teste de limba rusă de afaceri. Such aim to assess students, and cover awide variety of written business documents (requests, offers, advertisements, catalogues, company presentation, adjustment letters etc.), as well as conversation with businesspartners, often followed by specific correspondence. Business tests designed and used inthe department focus on an the intermediate level of Russian, including reading, listening,writing speaking, lexis, grammar, as well as culture and civilization. Assessment is,however, completed for three main areas: the basic level (addressing a limited issues ofbusiness communication); an intermediate level (covering a larger spectrum of messagesand spontaneous communication); and an advanced level (implying solutions for anunlimited type of communication, in any circumstance, close to a native). As aconclusion, testing is seen as an ongoing process enabling the student to adjust his/herlearning strategy, while the instructor changes his/her teaching and coaching; and themanager will adapt his/her managerial strategy

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