Advanced morphology builds on the groundwork laid in LIN 505 (Linguistic Morphology). The focus shifts from fundamentals of morphology to theoretical morphology. Special emphasis is given to the inferential- realizational approach and centrality of the paradigm. The course will address issues such as the nature of rules in morphology, morphology's place in the grammar and 'challenging' morphology, examples of which include deponency, syncretism, heteroclisis, periphrasis and defectiveness.