Desenvolvimento e avaliação do Nihongo Kotoba Shiken: um exame computadorizado de conhecimento da língua japonesa

Abstract

The study of foreign languages involves the constant elaboration, application and correction of exams. In this context, the use of computerized tests has facilitated these tasks, but there are some limitations. By conducting studies in the areas of foreign language knowledge assessment and automation of this activity, the present research aims to develop a method to automate knowledge assessment in the Japanese language that does not require full interaction with a professional teacher of the language and which is not limited to a fixed content of the language, i.e. the content of the test must be modifiable. This work will present the research stages about the study and evaluation of Japanese language knowledge through the technology, the design of the evaluation methodology used in the exam, the flow of execution and characteristics of the Nihongo Kotoba Shiken, and assessments with a professional of the language and some Japanese language learning classes.