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Welsh Cultural Identity in North Wales, 2023
My name is Jennifer Johnstone and I am a musician and researcher in ethnomusicology at Kent State University. I am looking to learn more about how Welsh identity is perceived in North Wales today. This research follows previous work I conducted both in North Wales and later among descendants of Welsh immigrants in the USA.
North Wales Survey, 2023
I am a musician and researcher in ethnomusicology at Kent State University, looking to learn more about how Welsh culture is perceived in North Wales. This study follows previous research I conducted both in North Wales and later among descendants of Welsh immigrants in the USA.
If you live in North Wales, please consider taking this brief, anonymous survey by using the link or QR code below. It should take less than 10 minutes.
If you have questions, please contact me at jljohns5@kent.edu. Diolch!
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