Communication in Climbing from a Pragmatic and Lexical Perspective
Mariusz Jakosz
Uniwersytet Śląski w KatowicachAbstract
This article is a review of the monograph Zur Kommunikation von Kletternden – eine pragmatisch und lexikalisch orientierte Analyse by Krzysztof Sakowski, which explores the communication of climbers from a pragmatic and lexical perspective. The study analyzes climbing language in German and Polish, considering both technical terminology and colloquial expressions. A particular focus is placed on the structure and function of rope commands, the naming of climbing routes, and the evolution of climbing jargon with the emergence of disciplines such as bouldering and free solo climbing. Additionally, the role of digital media in the dissemination and standardization of climbing vocabulary is explored. The findings indicate that climbing language is characterized by a combination of precise technical communication and a creatively influenced sociolect that continues to evolve.
Keywords:
technical communication, climbing language, technical terminology, climbing jargon, digital mediaReferences
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