I-X -- Introduction -- Creolization and language change: a comparison -- Creolization and language change in Mauritian Creole -- Reflexives in the creole languages: an interim report -- Creativity in creole genesis -- The development of genitives in Mauritian Creole -- The acquisition of functional categories: the creole way -- Naturalistic adult acquisition of French as L2 and French-based creole genesis compared: insights into creolization and language change? -- Eine synchron-dynamische Phonologie des Réunion Créole als Ausgangspunkt zur Annäherung an Kreolisierung und Sprachwandel