 Hello! As you probably know, semantics is the study of meaning communicated through language. This unit discusses the contribution of semantics to the study of language, and it provides an overview of other academic disciplines with an interest in semantics. Furthermore, it outlines several issues related to the description of meaning. In the virtual session which contains one central e-lecture, we will look at the term semantics, we will discuss the position of semantics within linguistics, and we will deal with some selected problems of defining meaning. If you do not know where to start, use the question sheet with its hyperlinks and video links for guidance. The mastery worksheet is a simple multiple-choice task about basic concepts in semantics, but certainly easy to pass after going through the virtual session. And the practical provides you with data where you can test your intuitions about meaning. So, good luck with this unit!