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

"Los Dreamers"
May29
"Los Dreamers" May 29 Robinson Theatre
"Los Dreamers"
May30
"Los Dreamers" May 30 Robinson Theatre
"Los Dreamers"
May31
"Los Dreamers" May 31 Robinson Theatre
Department of History Spring Showcase 2026
Jun1
Department of History Spring Showcase 2026 Jun 1 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Cinema Studies Presents: Composing Music for Silent Film Masterclass with Brian McWhorter
Jun2
Cinema Studies Presents: Composing Music for Silent Film Masterclass with Brian McWhorter Jun 2 Lawrence Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Jun3
Department of History Coffee Hour Jun 3 McKenzie Hall
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Ed's Coed"
Jun3
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Ed's Coed" Jun 3 Straub Hall
Kishalay Bhattacharya: "The Middle East Crisis in India"
Jun4
Kishalay Bhattacharya: "The Middle East Crisis in India" Jun 4 Student Welcome Center
GrEBES Spring Seminar—Prof. Lillian Aoki: "Conservation Between the Tides"
Jun4
GrEBES Spring Seminar—Prof. Lillian Aoki: "Conservation Between the Tides" Jun 4 Willamette Hall
"Los Dreamers"
Jun5
"Los Dreamers" Jun 5 Robinson Theatre