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@article{ART001663680},
author={Jaehak Chang},
title={The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability},
journal={Modern English Education},
issn={1598-0782},
year={2012},
volume={13},
number={2},
pages={207-229},
doi={}

TY - JOUR
AU - Jaehak Chang
TI - The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability
JO - Modern English Education
PY - 2012
VL - 13
IS - 2
PB - The Modern English Education Society
SP - 207
EP - 229
SN - 1598-0782
AB - This study examines the adequacy of models of second language (L2) listening ability in order to better understand what its components are and the relationships among these components. The focus of the investigation was placed on two sets of the listening tests that are administered nationwide: The Nationwide Listening Comprehension Test (NLCT) and the College Scholarly Aptitude Test (CSAT). Data were collected from 97 high school students learning English in Korea. After a series of confirmatory factor analyses, the present study found a model of L2 listening ability that was supported by the data. According to the final model, L2 listening ability involves L2 learners’ factual,inferential and global understandings of given information. The results also suggest that L2 listening ability is better examined when the listening construct is measured in relation to test items measuring ability to choose appropriate responses in communicative situations. Lastly, detailed findings, implications and suggestions for further research will be discussed.
KW - listening ability;construct validity;listening tests;confirmatory factor analysis
DO -
ER -

Jaehak Chang. (2012). The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability. Modern English Education, 13(2), 207-229.

Jaehak Chang. 2012, "The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability", Modern English Education, vol.13, no.2 pp.207-229. Available from: doi:

Jaehak Chang "The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability" Modern English Education 13.2 pp.207-229 (2012) : 207.

Jaehak Chang. The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability. 2012; 13(2), 207-229. Available from: doi:

Jaehak Chang. "The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability" Modern English Education 13, no.2 (2012) : 207-229.doi:

Jaehak Chang. The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability. Modern English Education, 13(2), 207-229. doi:

Jaehak Chang. The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability. Modern English Education. 2012; 13(2) 207-229. doi:

Jaehak Chang. The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability. 2012; 13(2), 207-229. Available from: doi:

Jaehak Chang. "The construct validity of models of L2 listening ability" Modern English Education 13, no.2 (2012) : 207-229.doi: