Karmolińska-Jagodzik, Ewa2013-01-312013-01-312012Studia Edukacyjne, nr 21, 2012, s. 191-210978-83-232-2485-31233-6688http://hdl.handle.net/10593/4286The paper presents a synthesis of the broad topic relating to the notion of generation gap, which manifests itself in various spheres of human life. Particular attention is focused on those aspects of generation change which refer to the broadly conceived culture and transfer in the process of intergenerational communication. The defi nition of generation viewed from a periodic perspective is discussed; attention is paid to the specifi c character of contemporary postmodern culture in the context of its transgression and changes occurring over generations; the process of interpersonal communication is explained, with particular attention paid to the aspect of the systemic communication process; the fi nal part of the paper focuses on the need for intergenerational dialogue as a means of renewing, prolonging and ensuring cooperation between representatives of various generational cultures.plcommunicationgenerationgeneration gapculturtransition