Institute for Linguistic Studies focuses on the studies of the littoral, the Karst (including across the Slovene-Italian border) and Istrian space as a linguistically complex region, as well as an historical, ethnic and national cultural point of contact between central Europe and the Mediterranean. The Institute takes into account the latest linguistic findings incorporating various aspects of Slovene language studies, especially in the field of multilinguism, dialectology, the public use of the Slovene language, and teaching the Slovene language in littoral schools.
