The Department of Translation at the College of Arts held a public defense for a Master’s thesis titled “The Application of Nord’s Model to Translating English Political Texts into Arabic” on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The session was attended by the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Hatem Fahd Al-Tai, the Head of the Department, Dr. Hala Khalid Najim, and several faculty members.

Research Focus and Objectives

The study, presented by student Rahma Essam Abdulwahid Ibrahim, explored the application of Christiane Nord’s functionalist model in translating political discourse. Key areas of focus included:

• Translation Strategies: Analyzing how functionalism aids in navigating the complexities of political language.

• Communicative Function: Highlighting Nord’s role in maintaining the original text’s intent and clarity during the transfer from English to Arabic.

• Discourse Challenges: Addressing the specific linguistic and cultural hurdles inherent in political rhetoric.

Discussion Committee

The research was evaluated and defended before a specialized committee consisting of:

• Prof. Dr. Yasser Younis Abdulwahid (College of Arts, University of Mosul) – Chair

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Anfal Qubais Saeed (College of Arts, University of Mosul) – Member

• Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Hammoud (College of Arts, University of Mosul) – Member

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Najat Abdulrahman Hassan (College of Arts, University of Mosul) – Member and Supervisor