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

NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Mar18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Mar 18
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr2
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 2
Geography Colloquium: "Documenting and Projecting the Human Costs of Climate Change"
Apr2
Geography Colloquium: "Documenting and Projecting the Human Costs of Climate Change" Apr 2 Knight Library
Comparative Literature Work In Progress Series
Apr7
Comparative Literature Work In Progress Series Apr 7 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
CAS Social Impact Forum: Increasing the Social Impact of Research
Apr8
CAS Social Impact Forum: Increasing the Social Impact of Research Apr 8 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches)
Apr8
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches) Apr 8 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr8
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 8
Ada Limón: 2025–26 Cressman Lectureship “The Unleaving: How Poetry Helps You to Not Miss Your Life”
Apr8
Ada Limón: 2025–26 Cressman Lectureship “The Unleaving: How Poetry Helps You to Not Miss Your Life” Apr 8 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Filmlandia Screening Series: "My Own Private Idaho"
Apr8
Filmlandia Screening Series: "My Own Private Idaho" Apr 8 Lawrence Hall