Polylogue
A polylogue is a type of verbal communication including three or more parties. A trialogue (a dialogue between three participants) is the simplest form of a polylogue.
The term has been introduced by pragmatic discourse and conversation analysts [Lewinski, p. 7].
The term “polylogue” occurred in the 19th century with the meaning of a discussion or conveying of information including more than two participants [Lexico: Oxford English Dictionary].
Simply put, a polylogue is a speech delivered by several persons (three or more) [YourDictionary].
In a polylogue, individuals are simultaneously confronted with many discourse partners from different cultures. The term “polylogue” emphasizes that many perspectives need to be considered, rather than just two, as the word dialogue seems to imply [Hsueh-i Chen, p. 54].
⠀ Chen, H.-i. (2010). The Concept of Polylogue and the Question of Intercultural Identity. Intercultural Communication Studies XIX. Kent, USA: International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.
⠀ Lewinski, Marcin and Blair, J. Anthony. (2011). Monologue, dilogue or polylogue: Which model for public deliberation? OSSA Conference Archive. 52. Retrieved from:
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