Dialogici

Dialogici is an Italian term that generally functions as the plural form of the adjective dialogico, meaning related to dialogue or characterized by dialogue. In scholarly use, dialogici describes processes, structures, or approaches that foreground dialogue among voices, perspectives, or discourses. The word derives from Latin dialogicus, itself from Greek dialogos, meaning related to conversation or speech (dia- through + logos speech).

In philosophy and literary theory, dialogici analysis is often tied to the broader concept of dialogism. This framework, associated with Mikhail Bakhtin, holds that meaning arises through interaction among multiple voices rather than from a single authoritative standpoint. Dialogici perspectives emphasize intersubjectivity, polyphony, and the negotiation of ideas through dialogue, often examining how different social voices, ideologies, or genres intersect within a text or communication event.

Applications of dialogici thinking appear across various disciplines. In literature and film studies, they explore how dialogue shapes character, plot, and interpretation. In education and pedagogy, a dialogico or dialogic approach seeks to integrate diverse viewpoints, encouraging student participation and collaborative meaning-making. In linguistics and communication studies, dialogic features are analyzed as part of turn-taking, responsive framing, and the circulation of discourse in conversation or media.

See also: dialogism, Bakhtin, dialogic. Notes on usage: dialogici remains a plural or adjectival form in Italian; in translations, the term is often rendered as “dialogic” or “dialogical” to convey the emphasis on dialogue and interactivity.