<p>I do not know why it is not a minor, but I do know that minors are more involved than I ever imagined. So they probably do not offer enough of the corresponding culture classes for the minor. Just a guess.</p>
<p>What I have told my daughter (and this is my ridiculous opinion) is that with languages, you can have a separate section on your resume that indicates proficiency. That will make more sense than listing a minor.</p>