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
Feb3
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 3 McKenzie Hall
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Feb4
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Feb 4
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Maɬni–Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore"
Feb4
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Maɬni–Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore" Feb 4 Lawrence Hall
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting
Feb4
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting Feb 4 Lillis Business Complex
French Immersion in Angers Info Session
Feb5
French Immersion in Angers Info Session Feb 5 McKenzie Hall
Geography Colloquium Series: "Contextualizing Trust in Cartography: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach"
Feb5
Geography Colloquium Series: "Contextualizing Trust in Cartography: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach" Feb 5 Condon Hall
Research Talk: Media Ecosystems in Latin America
Feb5
Research Talk: Media Ecosystems in Latin America Feb 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
The Next Generation of Business: AI and Other Emerging Forces
Feb5
The Next Generation of Business: AI and Other Emerging Forces Feb 5 Ford Alumni Center
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: 'The Indians Are a Nation':  Indigenous Self-Determination in Early Twentieth Century California
Feb9
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: 'The Indians Are a Nation':  Indigenous Self-Determination in Early Twentieth Century California Feb 9 Whirled Pies
Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb10
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 10 McKenzie Hall