Reading Knowledge in German for Research

Reading Knowledge in German for Research consists of three courses, taught in English, designed for graduate students and professionals who want to focus on reading and translating German texts. In addition, the courses help prepare students for graduate proficiency exams requiring reading knowledge of German.

Reading Knowledge 1, Course # RK1.M (Mon, 6pm-8:30pm) and RK1.W(Wed, 12pm-2:15pm)

Reading Knowledge 1 is for beginners. No previous knowledge of German is necessary.

Reading Knowledge 2, Course # RK2.R (Thu, 6pm-8:30pm)

Reading Knowledge 2 is for those who have completed Reading Knowledge 1 or the CEFR-Level A2 in the recent past. Interested students are advised to take our placement exam. Complicated structures and texts are studied. Traditional reading knowledge exams in German can usually be passed following this course.

Reading Knowledge Exam

Deutsches Haus Students who have completed Reading Knowledge 2 can register for a Reading Knowledge Exam.