A student planning a minor in the department must apply in the department office after consultation with an adviser in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Minors are available in French. The requirement is a minimumof 20 credits beyond the 115 level, including 370 and 380 in French.French  must include courses numbered 314,316, 318 and one of the following courses: 351, 355, 408, 455 or  FRH 357. At least 12 credits of those required for the minor in any of the languages must be taken at Oakland University.

Concentration in French studies
Coordinator: Stacey Hahn
The concentration in French studies provides an interdisciplinary understanding of French culture for students not majoring in French. Courses in French language, literature, civilization, art history and history are required. Students should refer to the Other Academic Options section for concentration requirements.

Requirements for the secondary teaching minor in a modern language
The requirement for a secondary teaching minor in a modern language is a minimum of 20 credits in one language. All credits must be at the 300-400 level; 314, 316, 318, 351 and 370 (plus 4 credits elective) in French. At least 12 credits of those required for the secondary teaching minor in a modern language must be taken at Oakland University. Generally, admission to the STEP requires a G.P.A. of 3.00 in both the major and minor, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.80. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing the minor may be required to take additional courses at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. In addition, an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score of advanced-low and SED 428, Methods of Teaching Foreign Language are required. Students must consult with the appropriate adviser for teaching majors and minors in the department. For complete details on other requirements, including courses in education, consult the Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies section in the School of Education and Human Services portion of this catalog.

Requirements for an elementary teaching minor in a modern language
The requirements for an elementary teaching minor in a modern language is a minimum of 20 credits in one language. All credits must be at the 300-400 level: 314, 316, 318, 351 and 370 (plus 4 credits elective) in French. At least 12 credits of those required for the elementary teaching minor in a modern language must be taken at Oakland University. In addition, an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score of advanced-low, and EED 428, Methods of Teaching Foreign Language are required. Students must consult with the appropriate adviser for teaching majors and minors in the department. For complete details on other requirements, including courses in education, consult the Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies section in the School of Education and Human Services portion of this catalog.