Get your B.A. in Middle Eastern and North African Studies
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About the Major
Explore an area of the world that is constantly in the news, yet remains a mystery to many people. By learning about the history, culture, politics, and languages of the Middle East and North Africa, you will gain insight into a part of the world that nearly half a billion people call home.
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Focus on the history, cultures, and literature of the Middle East and North Africa
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Explore the religion, politics, and geography of the region
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Learn Arabic, Persian, Turkish or Hebrew
Do you want to gain an in-depth understanding of the history, culture, and languages of the Middle East and North Africa? Explore what it means to be a MENAS major at the University of Arizona and how this degree can prepare you for a variety of careers.
Courses
Sample courses include:
- Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish
- MENA 277A: History of Modern Middle East
- MENA 224: Islamic Thought
- MENA 311E: Geography of the Middle East
- MENA 350: Key Novels of the Middle East and North Africa
- MENA 441: Arab-Israeli Conflict
Ready to learn more?
Get in touch with an SBS advisor:
Allison Ewing-Cooper
arewing@email.arizona.edu