### Question
How is the term critical languages defined?


### Answer
The term **critical languages** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1132* as the following:

> each of the languages contained in the list of critical languages designated by the Secretary pursuant to section 212(d) of the Education for Economic Security Act (50 Fed

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS > Part D-General Provisions**

