Diversity in language: Outdoor terminology in the Czech Republic and Britain |
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| Authors: | Ivana Tur
ov Andy Martin Jan Neuman |
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a Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
b Massey University, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | This paper reviews literature related to outdoor terminology as it is used within the languages of British English and Czech. It provides the background to the outdoors in the Czech Republic where terminology has adopted and adapted many English language outdoor terms. The paper analyses the differences and similarities between terms and deals with the problems associated with defining and explaining outdoor terms and translating the British English terms into Czech and vice versa. Semi structured interviews were conducted with British and Czech academic experts. The findings suggest that as the outdoor field develops there is a need for more understanding of the cultural, historical, and geographical differences between concepts and terminology used in both English and non-English speaking countries, for example, the specific indigenous nature of the Czech turistika activities. |
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