Language and culture magazine
Yarning: The language and culture magazine The September 2023 front cover of Yarning
Type Quarterly magazine Founder(s) Paul Thomson Publisher Department of Defence Editor-in-chief Paul Thomson Managing editor Stephanie Evans Staff writers Leah Henderson, Nicolette Shallvey, Natalie Omond Founded 21 July 2022; 2 years ago (2022-07-21 ) Headquarters Canberra , ACT , Australia Country Australia (published internationally) ISSN 2653-8423 (print) 2653-8024 (web)Website Yarning magazine
Yarning: The language and culture magazine , (formerly Defence Linguist Magazine ) is an international quarterly magazine , published by the Australian Department of Defence .[ 1] The feature editions focus on language , linguistic experiences, and the intersections of culture and communication .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
In June 2023, the magazine received an endorsement from J. Angelo Berbotto[ 5] the President of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators .[ 6] Notable contributors to the magazine have included Australian award-winning actor, Jack Thompson , AM,[ 7] and the Australian Chief of the Defence Force , General Angus Campbell , AO , DSC .[ 8]
In October 2023, Chief of Personnel , Lieutenant General Natasha Fox , AO, CSC , signed on as the publications official Patron .[ 9] [ 10]
The magazine was founded by Paul Thomson in July 2022.[ 10] Originally titled Defence Linguist Magazine ,[ 11] the name was changed to its current name after running a competition in the first edition.[ 12] [ 13]
The term 'yarning' is an Australian English word used to describe the sharing of knowledge and stories in a culturally respectful way with a view to building relationships.[ 14] [ 15]
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^ Schoeman, Louise (14 September 2023). "In your words: seeking stories and ideas" . Navy News . p. 6.
^ Schoeman, Louise (14 September 2023). "In your words: seeking stories and ideas about language, culture and communication" . Air Force News . p. 8.
^ "Australian Defence College" . 26 May 2023 – via X (formerly Twitter) .
^ "AUSIT Team" . Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "President's Newsletter June 2023 - AUSIT" . ausit.org . Retrieved 30 September 2023 .
^ Thompson, Jack (29 September 2023). "Yunupingu: A giant amongst elders" . Yarning (4): 46–48.
^ Campbell, Angus (24 May 2023). "CDF message to Yarning" . Yarning (3): 5.
^ "LTGEN Natasha Fox" . X (formerly Twitter) . 15 December 2023.
^ a b "Yarning Editorial Staff" . The Forge . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "Yarning - Catalogue | National Library of Australia" . nla.gov.au . Retrieved 10 August 2023 .
^ Smith, Leigh; Thomson, Paul (May 2023). "Yarning about the name" . Yarning (3).
^ "Naming Contest" . Yarning (1): 41. 15 July 2022.
^ Oliver, Rhonda; Ober, Robyn; Dovchin, Sender (23 August 2022). " 'You can't just show up and start asking questions': why researchers need to understand the importance of yarning for First Nations" . The Conversation . Retrieved 16 June 2023 .
^ "The importance of yarning - Local Land Services" . www.lls.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 16 June 2023 .