The Global Observer is a print and online publication committed to exploring global issues and trends. Written by Tulane students, alumni, faculty or staff authors of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, each print issue will explore a theme. Our goal is to collect a myriad of writing that will illustrate the similarities and differences of region, geography and citizenship. The theme for the 2021 issue of the magazine will be Global Gastronomy!

What kind of topics or articles are we looking for? Here are some ideas:

Global Gastronomy - Is food culture?

- Think about your own experience with food either abroad or in New Orleans as an international/incoming student.
- Think about a dish you tried that really pushed you out of your comfort zone. How is this experience parallel to intercultural learning as a whole?
- How does food reveal elements of culture and identity?
- How are language and food intertwined? Does the language of how we describe and talk about food carry with it an imprint of our respective cultures?
- Consider the communal nature many cultures associate with food--from Chinese hot pot to New Orleans crawfish boils. How has food (either abroad or here in New Orleans) influenced your relationship with those around you?
- Massimo Montanari explored the idea that every aspect of food--from planting to harvest to plate--represents a cultural act. Do you agree with this?

These questions are just the tip of the iceberg! We are open to and interested in this topic from many different angles and perspectives. We'll accept articles, first-person narratives, photos - even creative fiction and poetry! For more information, visit us at https://global.tulane.edu/Global-Observer-Submissions

We'll accept articles, first-person narratives, photos - even creative fiction and poetry! Please limit text submissions to three pages (approximately 1500 words). If your submission is longer, please email Meredith Connelly (mconnelly@tulane.edu) to discuss the possibility of including a longer piece on the website.

Why submit?

Writing for the Global Observer is a great opportunity to reflect on your intercultural experiences, as well as to gain a publication credit. CGE staff will work with you throughout the editorial process to produce a great piece of writing and will publish your work online and in a print anthology at the end of the spring semester.

Contributions of editorial pieces, photography, poetry, artwork, and creative fiction are accepted.

Please email mconnelly@tulane.edu directly with image submissions or with any questions you may have.

Submission deadline: 10/30/2021