Assessment Rubric for Interpretive (Listening) Competence
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
*Demonstrates ability to
interpret an oral message on
a number of levels, analyze
it from a number of
perspectives, & provide a
detailed personal
interpretation of the text
supported by a rich range of
cultural knowledge.
* Demonstrates the ability
to move beyond literal
comprehension of an oral
message, infer the meaning
of unfamiliar words &
phrases in new contexts,
infer & interpret the
author’s intent, & offer a
personal interpretation of
the message
* Identifies main ideas &
most important details of an
oral message, begins to move
beyond literal
comprehension, & identifies
either the author’s or cultural
perspective(s).
* Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the target
culture(s) as a system in
which cultural perspectives
are reflected through
practices & products
* Demonstrates knowledge
of the target culture(s) and
its reflection in its products
and practices with a few
insignificant errors or with
a few lacking elements
.
* Demonstrates ability to
interpret & synthesize
ideas.
* Identifies some of the
products and practices of the
target culture but shows
inadequate understanding of
the target culture as a system
of values.
*Identifies many of the
details that are relevant for
understanding main
ideas/events.
*Identifies some details but
they are insufficient or
irrelevant for understanding
main ideas/events.
* Demonstrates ability to
interpret & synthesize ideas
& critical issues from
multiple viewpoints.
* Identifies an abundant
number of details that are
relevant for understanding
main ideas/events
* Shows a limited ability to
interpret & synthesize ideas.