The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) is home to a broad diversity of peoples and cultures and has a significant place in the history of societies and cultures. Often referred to as the "cradle of civilization," the region was of central importance in the development of agriculture, cities, mathematics, science, and western religious traditions. It is also in the midst of grave instability and unrest, which has global consequences. The MENA minor is designed to offer flexibility so that students may focus on particular areas of interest while providing all students with an introduction to critical issues in the contemporary Middle East and North Africa.

1. Better understand language, politics, religion, and literature.


2. Learn and grow in an interdisciplinary field.


3. Grow your passion for culture.


4. Equip yourself with writing and research skills.


5. Prepare yourself for a wide variety of future careers or further studies.

Middle East and North Africa Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-5062
mena.uoregon.edu

• MENA 111


• One of the following courses: GEOG 209; INTL 423; PS 199; or COLT 231, 370, 461, 470


• Social Science electives from approved list


• Humanities electives from approved list

Required         4 credits
Electives       20-28 credits

Total       24-32 credits

• K-12 schools and higher education


• Conflict resolution and diplomacy


• International business


• Language and/or research institutes


• International law

• Oral and written communication


• Critical thinking and analysis


• Library and archival research


• Qualitative analysis


• Cross-cultural collaboration

• Anthropology


• Global Studies


• Journalism


• Political Science


• Psychology

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised 9/1/2020

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