S.L. 327.367 Art. 2

The aims of the Institute shall be to:

(a) promote and co-ordinate research in Linguistics, in the description of particular languages (especially those represented by Departments in the Faculty of Arts), and in applied linguistics (including especially relevant activities in the Faculty of Education);

(b) promote and co-ordinate research on Maltese Sign Language linked to the teaching of Maltese Sign Language and Sign Linguistics within the Linguistics course programme;

(c) develop contacts and co-operation with interested local bodies outside the University working within the field of language and speech impairment;

(d) promote the use of the Language Laboratory as an aid in the teaching of foreign languages both to the University and non-University students; promote the use of the Laboratory facilities in the Joe Cremona Language Centre as an aid in language research and teaching;

(e) develop international contacts with similar University institutions abroad, especially those with an interest in the Mediterranean heritage; and

(f) run degree and diploma courses in Linguistics and related areas subject to the Statutes and Regulations of the University.