656.7—What definitions apply?
The following definitions apply to this part:
(b)
Area studies means a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a world area's society or societies, including study of history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, and languages.
(c)
Center means an administrative unit of an institution of higher education that has direct access to highly qualified faculty and library resources, and coordinates a concentrated effort of educational resources, including language training and various academic disciplines, in the area and subject matters described in § 656.3.
(e)
For purposes of this section, intensive language instruction means instruction of at least five contact hours per week during the academic year or the equivalent of a full academic year of language instruction during the summer.
(1)
Contributes significantly to the national interest through the education of students who matriculate into advanced language and area studies programs or professional school programs;
(2)
Incorporates substantial international and foreign language content into baccalaureate degree program;