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

Monad Blitz Hackathon Hosted by Oregon Blockchain Group

Nov

15

Monad Blitz Hackathon Hosted by Oregon Blockchain Group

Nov 15 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Noises Off

Nov

15

Noises Off

Nov 15 Robinson Theatre
Spanish Immersion Programs Information Session

Nov

16

Spanish Immersion Programs Information Session

Nov 16 McKenzie Hall
Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov

17

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov 17 Villard Hall
Information Session for Catalysts for Impact: NGOs in SE Asia

Nov

17

Information Session for Catalysts for Impact: NGOs in SE Asia

Nov 17 Peterson Hall
ISSS Career Readiness Workshop

Nov

17

ISSS Career Readiness Workshop

Nov 17
Union Organizing Across National Divides: Palestinians and Jewish Israelis in the Jerusalem Bus Drivers’ Union

Nov

17

Union Organizing Across National Divides: Palestinians and Jewish Israelis in the Jerusalem Bus Drivers’ Union

Nov 17 Knight Library
Climate Change, Ecosystems, Renewable Energy APRU SCL Webinar

Nov

17

Climate Change, Ecosystems, Renewable Energy APRU SCL Webinar

Nov 17
Coffee and Tea Cultures of the World

Nov

18

Coffee and Tea Cultures of the World

Nov 18 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Information Session for LGBTQ+ Histories and Global Travel in Amsterdam

Nov

18

Information Session for LGBTQ+ Histories and Global Travel in Amsterdam

Nov 18 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)