Yarning (magazine)

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Yarning: The language and culture magazine
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The September 2023 front cover of Yarning
TypeQuarterly magazine
Founder(s)Paul Thomson
Publisher Department of Defence
Editor-in-chiefPaul Thomson
Managing editorStephanie Evans
Staff writersLeah Henderson, Nicolette Shallvey, Natalie Omond
Founded21 July 2022;3 years ago (2022-07-21)
Headquarters Canberra, ACT, Australia
CountryAustralia (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]

Contents

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]

History

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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Modern Language Teachers' Association of Victoria, Inc". Facebook . 24 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Schoeman, Louise (14 September 2023). "In your words: seeking stories and ideas". Navy News . p. 6.
  3. ↑ Schoeman, Louise (14 September 2023). "In your words: seeking stories and ideas about language, culture and communication". Air Force News . p. 8.
  4. ↑ "Australian Defence College". 26 May 2023 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  5. ↑ "AUSIT Team". Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators . Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "President's Newsletter June 2023 - AUSIT". ausit.org. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  7. ↑ Thompson, Jack (29 September 2023). "Yunupingu: A giant amongst elders". Yarning (4): 46–48.
  8. ↑ Campbell, Angus (24 May 2023). "CDF message to Yarning". Yarning (3): 5.
  9. ↑ "LTGEN Natasha Fox". X (formerly Twitter) . 15 December 2023.
  10. 1 2 "Yarning Editorial Staff". The Forge. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "Yarning - Catalogue | National Library of Australia". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  12. ↑ Smith, Leigh; Thomson, Paul (May 2023). "Yarning about the name". Yarning (3).
  13. ↑ "Naming Contest". Yarning (1): 41. 15 July 2022.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ "The importance of yarning - Local Land Services". www.lls.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 16 June 2023.


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