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THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Authors: Andrea Žerajić, Petar Minić, Lazar Miković
DOI: 10.46793/CASB25.394Z
Abstract:
Digitalization has significantly transformed various aspects of higher education, including language testing in vocational schools. In particular, the impact of digital tools and platforms on testing foreign languages such as German and Russian in the context of hotel management education has garnered increasing attention. This paper explores how digital assessment methods are reshaping language proficiency testing in these specific languages, highlighting both the advantages and challenges. The use of online tests enables more flexible, efficient, and personalized assessment environments, whichis especially beneficial in vocational schools where students require specialized language skills for professional communication. However, this digital shift also introduces concerns regarding test security, validity, and the potential for reduced interaction between educators and students. By analyzing recent developments in the digitalization of language testing, this paper aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of how these trends are influencing the teaching and evaluation of German and Russian for professional purposes in the hotel management sector.
Keywords: digitalization, foreign language testing, German, Russian, hotel management education, online assessment, language proficiency, vocational education