Jadaliyya is an independent ezine produced by ASI (Arab Studies Institute), a network of writers associated with the Arab Studies Journal (www.ArabStudiesJournal.org).
Jadaliyya has launched its culture section; an open space for creative, original, and critical texts about culture(s) in Arabic and English. We seek to support cultural expression in a wide variety of sites and contexts, media and genres. To this end, we are interested in contributions dealing with literature, theatre, music, cinema, visual arts and design, photography, TV and Radio, video art, social media and Internet expression.
Specifically, we welcome:
1. Creative writings (in English or Arabic)
2. Translations (of poems, short stories, excerpts from novels or plays, critical essays)
3. Critical essays and commentary about cultural issues, figures, debates, and various cultural phenomena (1000 words minimum)
4. Reviews (of books, films, plays, CDs, festivals, exhibits, programs, performances, blogs) [1000 to 1500 words]
5. Interviews
6. Features (1500 to 3000 words)
7. Photo essays or single photographs with commentary
8. Video clips
9. Travel essays
10. Quickies (shorter pieces on a cultural phenomenon, figure, or event) [500 to 800 words]
We publish new material every Monday. We welcome your contributions, support, and feedback. For more information, read our Call for Posts below, or contact us at culture@jadaliyya.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: culture@jadaliyya.com
For submissions: culture@jadaliyya.com
Website: http://www.jadaliyya.com