Reviews of professor Brian Karl

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Karl seems like a genuinely kind person, and so I wish I liked his class more, but the lectures make no sense; he seems to ramble on about whatever. You can skip them entirely and not miss much. This class is really heavy on long readings, most of which are not super interesting. Going over the readings in discussion is where you learn.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Overall, the class was very reading heavy. The lectures were hard to follow because they weren't very interesting, but if you just go over the assigned readings you'll be okay. There were 2 papers (2pgs) and a midterm + final that were short and long answer. The GSIs absolutely make or break, I wouldn't pass w/out mines.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Karl's lectures were practically useless. It was extremely difficult for one to focus in class with the great pauses he made in between his sentences. His way of speaking is confusing and he speaks with a very soft voice. He didn't really teach anything but rather just reviewed the readings. Just do the readings.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Karl's lectures are extremely poorly coordinated and hard to follow. I tried rewatching his lecture before my exam and it messed w my head. I was lucky to have a good GSI who is the sole reason behind me doing well in this class. If y'all are taking this course be prepared to reach pique confusion.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Not the most entertaining lectures. If you do not already LOVE Anthropology you will be bored and regret taking this class.  He seems nice, but talks very slow with many pauses that will put you to sleep. Large amounts of reading each night then turtle-paced lectures with detail specific tests. If you just need the AC requirement, look elsewhere.