Requirements for the liberal arts minor in a modern language The requirement is a minimum of 20 credits beyond the 115 level. Chinese must include courses numbered 314, 316, 318 and one of the following: 351, 355, 357 or 408. French and Spanish must include courses numbered 314, 316, 318 and one of the following courses: 351, 355, 408, 455 or 457 (in French, FRH 357). German requires courses numbered 314, 316, 318 and 4 credits from courses numbered 340, 355, 408, 455 or 457. At least 12 credits of those required for the minor in any of the languages must be taken at Oakland University.