Assessing the Translation of the Iraqi Constitution Based on Appraisal Theory

المؤلفون

  • Areej Abdilmun’im Al-Asady College of Arts, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.

This research focuses entirely on evaluating the translation of the Iraqi constitution through the lens of appraisal theory. This theory provides a framework of linguistic resources used to convey attitudes. It consists of three primary systems: attitude, engagement, and graduation, each further divided into various subsystems. The study is structured into three main sections. The first section explores the concept of appraisal theory, while the second provides an overview of constitutional language and the Iraqi constitution. The third section is dedicated to analyzing selected data, focusing on five specific provisions. The study concludes with a summary of the key findings.

الكلمات المفتاحية:

appraisal theory، Iraqi constitution، linguistic analysis، constitutional translation، attitudes in language

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Assessing the Translation of the Iraqi Constitution Based on Appraisal Theory. (2025). Journal Port Science Research, 7(4), 366-369. https://doi.org/10.36371/port.2024.4.7

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Assessing the Translation of the Iraqi Constitution Based on Appraisal Theory. (2025). Journal Port Science Research, 7(4), 366-369. https://doi.org/10.36371/port.2024.4.7