area studies
US /ˈer.i.ə ˌstʌd.iz/
UK /ˈer.i.ə ˌstʌd.iz/
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gebiedsstudies, regiostudies
an interdisciplinary field of research and scholarship pertaining to particular geographical, national, or cultural regions
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She specialized in East Asian area studies during her PhD.
Ze specialiseerde zich in Oost-Aziatische gebiedsstudies tijdens haar PhD.
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Many universities offer programs in area studies.
Veel universiteiten bieden programma's aan in gebiedsstudies.