Browsing Masters Theses by Subject "Middle East"
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Ideology in the Translation of Legal Treaties
(2012-04)The British Colonial Era produced a number of international treaties, such as the 1820 General Treaty of Peace with the Arab Tribes. The treaty produced in English was translated into Arabic three times. This study analyzes ... -
Seismic Site Response, Analysis and Characterization of Major Cities in UAE
(2011-06)United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced significant economic growth in recent years. The accelerated schedule driven projects are compelling designers to use values of seismic hazard (ground motion) that are either ... -
Towards a Critical Construction Management Research Agenda in the MENA Region
(2014-03)Research in construction management has seen a lot of growth in recent years. The contribution of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is still relatively low. There is a need to identify the causes of the low ... -
Translation and Representation of Political Discourse in the Media
(2011)It is generally assumed that the purpose of translation is to bridge the gap between cultures and provide a better understanding of the other. However, this understanding is often shaped to suit a certain agenda. Given ...