As the network is focused on Slavic Philology, improvement of philological and linguistic competency and language skills through academic instruction as well as the exchange of theoretical and methodological approaches to language learning and teaching are emphasized in equal measures. One of the network’s main objectives is to facilitate cooperation between the participating Central, Eastern and Southeastern European institutions by providing shared environments for rigorous philological education, thereby creating opportunities for bidirectional exchange of knowledge and cultural competencies. Besides the emphasis on the improvement of language skills and the enrichment of philological knowledge, a key factor in this network is the exchange of cultural knowledge, which is greatly supported by the immersive environment provided by the hosting country and institution.