so passionate about kafka. if you like kafka and do the readings, you will enjoy his lectures a lot. no work outside of class other than reading. grade is attendance, midterm, and final. exams are very fair, just timed writings (3-5 questions). easy if you do the readings and pay attention in lectures. loved the class overall!

I took this class because I already love Kafka and wouldn't recommend if you don't. Attend lectures, take notes, study for exams, and do the readings! Kittler is very passionate and silly. Tested on pretty specific things in an in class midterm and in class final.

Incredibly nice guy. Insanely knowledgeable and passionate about Kafka. Super interesting to talk to during office hours. Lectures can be boring if you aren't into the material. Class is easy, just do the readings, most of them are just short stories. I would recommend this course and also urge you to talk to him outside of lecture, he's awesome.

Does not offer any very unique/interesting takes on Kafka and lectures are very boring. Readings are basic. Not worth it.

he spent 30 minutes showing us pictures and videos of typewriters

Of my 3 years of taking literature courses at UCSB, this was one of my all time favorites. Not only did I find one of my new favorite authors, but the class was collaborative and engaging. Professor Kittler is funny, kind, and caring and it really shows in his lectures. I would highly suggest this class to anyone interested in Kafka!