A selection of Franz Kafka's novels, short stories and diaries will be closely read and analyzed. Readings, lecture and discussion in English.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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KITTLER W D
Wolf Kittler
2.6
87 reviews
Winter 2025 . Kittler W D
HSSB 1174
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
C LIT 184KA Kittler W D Winter 2025 Total: 18
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2.6
GER164E . Kittler W D 18 Days Ago

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.

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GER164E . Kittler W D 2 Months Ago

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.

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GER164E . Kittler W D 2 Months Ago

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

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CLIT30A . Kittler W D 3 Months Ago

This class was easy as long as you read the material. I attended one lecture because his slides were useless, but I still passed the class. If you have a good TA it will make the class a lot easier.

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CLIT30A . Kittler W D 4 Months Ago

It's difficult to understand anything he says because he mumbles everything and gets irritable with questions, but the class itself isn't too hard if you read the material. You might do better if you're interesting in the material. He also spends too much time on things irrelevant to the course

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CLIT30 . Kittler W D 4 Months Ago

Professor Kittler is very passionate about what he teaches but goes in long tangents that have nothing to do with course material. At some points this class felt more like an art history course if anything. Only 4 assignments (Midterm, Final Paper, Final, Section Participation) all online and okay. Didn't go to all lectures because most were bad.

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