34 CFR §656.3

1. (a)Teaches at least one modern foreign language;
2. (b)Provides—
   1. (1)Instruction in fields necessary to provide a full understanding of the areas, regions, or countries in which the modern foreign language taught is commonly used;
   2. (2)Resources for research and training in international studies, and the international and foreign language aspects of professional and other fields of study; or
   3. (3)Instruction and research on issues in world affairs that concern one or more countries;
3. (c)Provides outreach and consultative services on a national, regional, and local basis;
4. (d)Maintains linkages with overseas institutions of higher education and other organizations that may contribute to the teaching and research of the Center;
5. (e)Maintains important library collections;
6. (f)Employs faculty engaged in training and research that relates to the subject area of the Center;
7. (g)Conducts projects in cooperation with other centers addressing themes of world, regional, cross-regional, international, or global importance;
8. (h)Conducts summer institutes in the United States or abroad designed to provide language and area training in the Center's field or topic;
9. (i)Supports instructors of the less commonly taught languages; and
10. (j)Encourages projects that support students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to achieve foreign language proficiency.