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CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we shall first give a summary of the proposed model
for translation quality assessment; second, we shall put forward a few
suggestions for those interested in Translation Studies in general, and
translation quality assessment in particular.
The contents of this thesis can be briefly summarized in the
following points:
(1) It has become quite evident that any model for translation quality
assessment should be based on an appropriate theory which
comprehends translation both as a process and a product wad, at the
same time, fulfil the basic functions of language. Therefore, our
attention was drawn to the components which constitute a sound
theory of translation, namely, the philosophical, communicative and
semiotic components. The first chapter deals with each component
in detail. Equally important is the basis on which translation
quality is assessed. Consequently, we devoted a section of this
chapter to the study of equivalence.
(2) Translation theorists are often confronted with a major problem
when they set out to theorize on translation, both as a process and
as a product. The problem is actually one of delimination.
Consequently, they are more inclined to over-exaggerate. The
result is that many models for translation emerged. However, it is
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