 Hello. This unit deals with the linguistic changes that had begun during the middle English period and were now all completed. Furthermore, the consequences of the globalization of English, for example the development of numerous varieties of English, will be discussed. As usual, start with a virtual session where you can find information about the origins of present-day English, its distribution and its varieties and so on. A special section is dedicated to recent changes and to future developments. Make sure you don't forget them and use the question sheet if you want default guidance. In the mastery worksheet you will find questions about all these topics and beyond. And the practical uses text material from early modern English and early present-day English ready for analysis. So make use of all this and I'm sure you will profit a lot.