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

Noises Off

Nov

7

Noises Off

Nov 7 Robinson Theatre
Romance Languages Celebration (SPAN, FRENCH, ITAL, RL)

Nov

9

Romance Languages Celebration (SPAN, FRENCH, ITAL, RL)

Nov 9 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov

10

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov 10 Villard Hall
Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov

10

Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Study Abroad Fair

Nov

10

Study Abroad Fair

Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov

10

Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "Whale Lovers: The 1970s Scientists and Activists Who Saved the Whales and Hated Each Other"

Nov

11

Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "Whale Lovers: The 1970s Scientists and Activists Who Saved the Whales and Hated Each Other"

Nov 11 The Annex
Korean Forum-UO Pacific Northwest Korean Studies Forum

Nov

12

Korean Forum-UO Pacific Northwest Korean Studies Forum

Nov 12 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Nov

12

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Nov 12 McKenzie Hall
Fulbright Alumni Connection

Nov

12

Fulbright Alumni Connection

Nov 12 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)