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TURKISH CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS253 TURKISH CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS I 3 4 2 6

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the evolution of Turkish culinary culture from Central Asian traditions to the Republican Era.
Evaluate how Central Asian, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Republican periods shaped ingredients, cooking techniques, and dining customs.
Classify the main ingredients, cooking methods, and iconic dishes specific to each era of Turkish culinary history.
Examine the continuities and changes in Turkish cuisine over centuries in terms of flavors, preparation techniques, and cultural meanings.
Discuss the impact of political, economic, and cultural transformations on Turkish culinary practices.
Use primary sources such as manuscripts, cookbooks, and travelogues to analyze historical Turkish cuisine.
Relate historical culinary knowledge to contemporary Turkish gastronomy and culinary tourism.
Integrate insights from history, anthropology, and gastronomy to interpret Turkish culinary heritage.
Prepare short analytical studies using historical data, culinary texts, and modern research methods.