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

There Is No Word for Museum in My Language: An O'odham View of the Art World
Nov6
There Is No Word for Museum in My Language: An O'odham View of the Art World Nov 6 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Indy and Industry Pathways: Discussion + Screening
Nov6
Indy and Industry Pathways: Discussion + Screening Nov 6 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Politics in London Information Session
Nov6
Politics in London Information Session Nov 6 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
Fall Ring Lecture of the Jordan Schnitzer Global School of Languages: "Retrieving Humanism in Broken Times"
Nov7
Fall Ring Lecture of the Jordan Schnitzer Global School of Languages: "Retrieving Humanism in Broken Times" Nov 7 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)
IRES Presents: “The Mahele of our Bodies: Nā Moʻolelo Kūpuna Māhū/LGBTQ” Book Talk with Stephanie Nohelani Teves
Nov7
IRES Presents: “The Mahele of our Bodies: Nā Moʻolelo Kūpuna Māhū/LGBTQ” Book Talk with Stephanie Nohelani Teves Nov 7 Knight Library
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov7
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 7 Miller Theatre Complex
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov8
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 8 Miller Theatre Complex
Spanish Immersion Study Abroad Programs
Nov10
Spanish Immersion Study Abroad Programs Nov 10 McKenzie Hall
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine"
Nov10
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine" Nov 10 Whirled Pies Downtown
Department of History Coffee Hour
Nov11
Department of History Coffee Hour Nov 11 McKenzie Hall