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The University of Oregon course catalog offers degree plans and a complete list of courses in Middle East and North Africa Studies.

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Cairo

MENA 111 Media Coverage of the Middle East 
Instructor: Bassem Hosny

This course deals with how the Middle East has been portrayed in the US through news reports, films, graphic novels, web pages, and other media. It examines the construction of the Middle East as a category of inquiry and explores ethical issues surrounding this construction.

arabic in a book

ARB 101: 1st Year Arabic 
Instructor: Hanan Elsherif

Introduction to Arabic with emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.

Hand of Fatima

REL 355 Mysticism 
Instructor: Rick Colby

The experiential or mystical dimensions of the three major Abrahamic faiths. Exploration of the original writings of men and women from each spiritual tradition.