The minor consists of any 5 courses above the elementary level, for a total of 15 credits. (Culture courses taught in English do not count towards a minor.) Typically, the hours comprising the French Minor consist of 6 intermediate credits (FRE 201 - Intermediate French I and FRE 202 - Intermediate French II), plus 9 additional credits earned by completing 3 courses chosen from the advanced 200, 300, 400 series.