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

Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb17
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 17 McKenzie Hall
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean"
Feb17
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean" Feb 17 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Feb18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Feb 18
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session
Feb18
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session Feb 18
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting
Feb18
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting Feb 18 Lillis Business Complex
IRES Presents: “Displaced Practices of Discursive Change Circulations of Social Justice Ephemeralities within a Leather Bar Context”
Feb20
IRES Presents: “Displaced Practices of Discursive Change Circulations of Social Justice Ephemeralities within a Leather Bar Context” Feb 20 Ford Alumni Center
Anthropology Day Party
Feb20
Anthropology Day Party Feb 20 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
NILI Presents: Film Screening and Q&A
Feb20
NILI Presents: Film Screening and Q&A Feb 20 Art House Theater
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb20
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 20 Robinson Theatre
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb21
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 21 Robinson Theatre