For Current Students
MENAS Course Substitution Process
To request MENAS credit for a course taken at another institution or in another department at Lewis & Clark College, please follow these steps after the course has been completed:
- Submit a Course Substitution Form, which you can find on the CAS Registrar Forms webpage.
- Email a copy of your completed Course Substitution Form to the MENAS department chair.
- Submit a MENAS Transfer Credit Petition Form
- Email a copy of your completed MENAS Transfer Credit Petition Form to the MENAS department chair.
Arabic @ LC
Minor students typically enroll in Arabic language courses and also pursue a range of electives across the humanities and social sciences.
LC has it’s own Arabic Club - interested students are encouraged to reach out to the Arabic Club president at arabicclub@lclark.edu for more info.
Students have successfully applied to the Critical Language Scholarship Program for Arabic as well!
Overseas Programs
The Lewis & Clark Overseas and Off-Campus Programs office offers two opportunities for students to extend their studies and learning experiences within the region.
- Learn more about the LC Morocco Program
- Learn more about the LC Jordan Program
MENAS Symposium
The Middle East and North African Studies symposium is an annual event organized by a committee of students that aims to celebrate the cultures of the Middle East and North African regions of the world. The symposia feature art, academia, lectures, film screenings, performances, guest speakers, panels, discussions, and more. This year will be the 10th annual MENA Symposium!
MENA Studies After LC
LC students have successfully applied to Fulbright Grants specifically in the MENAS region, the Council of American Ambassadors (CAA) Fellowship program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program for Arabic!
Talk to your MENAS advisor to learn more about these opportunities.
Upcoming Events
The LC MENAS and Theatre departments are sponsoring Boom Arts’ production of “Jogging” in the Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory.
Performed by internationally acclaimed Lebanese actress Hanane Hajj Ali and inspired by her daily runs through Beirut, Jogging takes the audience on a gloriously unpredictable journey through place, identity, and mythology. A radical challenge to the stereotypes and prejudices that afflict global perceptions of Arab women.
The MENAS department will be organizing student attendance for the production, so stay tuned for more info!
News
A Forum for Dialogue and Discussion on Palestine and Israel
The Middle East and North African Studies program offered a new course this fall to facilitate discussion and collective learning around the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Language and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa
Lewis & Clark’s 10th annual student-run Middle East and North African Studies Symposium will explore the relationship between language and politics in the region. The symposium, which takes place February 27 to 29, provides an opportunity for students to showcase their research and hear from outside speakers and scholars.
Fulbright Winners to Circle the Globe as Researchers and Teachers
As recipients of prestigious Fulbright awards, four members of the L&C community will work abroad next year: Meredith Stinger BA ’19 (India), Mila Wolpert BA ’19 (France), Amelia Madarang BA ’22 (Taiwan), and Alex Webb BA ’22 (Colombia).