### Question
How does General Provisions define area studies?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1132*, **area studies** is defined as:

> a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including study of its history, culture, economy, politics, international relations and languages

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS > Part D-General Provisions**

