(I'm new to this list, so forgive me as I try to "jump into" the discussion!) The whole question of "language" as part of a national identity is an interesting one. That, as you may know, is a topic of hot political debate here in Canada between French and English. In our predominantly French province, Quebec, the signs are written in two languages. A few years ago, however, Quebec passed legislation which would make signs in French only. This was short-lived. Since then, this whole issue has developed into a debate over "separation" and independence. Although I realize that the Welsh situation is probably not as extreme, my point is that language is an important factor in a national identity, and attempts to save a language, and thus a culture, can swell into grave political concerns. I have slowly been attempting to learn the Welsh language, but find it is often very difficult. (Mind you, languages never were my strong point!) Jill Davis Graduate School of Library and Information Science Elborn College, University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 1H1 Canada