Undergraduate Program

Why Minor in Middle East and North Africa Studies?   

This minor offers a broad examination of the MENA region. Students focus their study with a concentration in language, study abroad, or research. The minor is designed to offer flexibility to examine critical issues across the region and to focus on particular areas of interest. The minor requires a minimum of 24 credits and one of three concentrations: language study, study abroad, or research.


students sitting in Amman, Jordan, watching the sunset

Get Real-World Experience

The best way to get to know a place is to spend time there. Improve your language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the Middle East and North Africa region and its significance to the world.

Study Abroad


Advising and Academic Support

Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor to plan and track their academic progress. For current and prospective MENA minors, please schedule an appointment with Tykeson Advising to set up an appointment.

All graduating seniors are encouraged to set up an appointment with an advisor in the first few weeks of your graduating term as a starting point to go over any questions you may have.


Events

Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session
Mar2
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session Mar 2 Hendricks Hall
Environmental Design in England Info Session
Mar2
Environmental Design in England Info Session Mar 2 Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library
Department of History Coffee Hour
Mar3
Department of History Coffee Hour Mar 3 McKenzie Hall
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Mar4
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Mar 4
Job Shadow Day Info Session
Mar4
Job Shadow Day Info Session Mar 4 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
UO Job Shadow Day Interest Meeting
Mar4
UO Job Shadow Day Interest Meeting Mar 4 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Property"
Mar4
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Property" Mar 4 Villard Hall
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting
Mar4
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting Mar 4 Lillis Business Complex
Native American and Indigenous Studies Presents: "Coyote Steals the Salmon" Book Signing
Mar5
Native American and Indigenous Studies Presents: "Coyote Steals the Salmon" Book Signing Mar 5 William W. Knight Law Center
"Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons"
Mar5
"Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons" Mar 5 Villard Hall