TR EN

WORLD CUISINE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMS314 WORLD CUISINE 6 6 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. ASLI ALBAYRAK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer REVŞEN AKAY
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to give detailed information about the major cuisines in the world and to make practical studies about these cuisines
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of this course includes French, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, British, Balkan and American cookery.

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

Design about Europe's leading culinary concepts.
Develop suitable recipes for North, South and Central American cuisine features.
List basic food preparation principles specific to world cuisine.
Identify the dishes of the Middle Eastern culinary culture.
Compare the characteristics of the world's leading cuisines.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Book French Cuisine, French Cuisine Application Application
2 Reading Book Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
3 Reading Book İtalian Cuisine, İtalian Cuisine Application Application
4 Homework Preparation Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
5 Reading Book Spanish Cuisine,Spanish Cuisine Application Application
6 Literature search Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
7 Literature search Mexican Cuisine, Mexican Cuisine Application Application
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Book Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
10 Reading Book English and Balkan Cuisines, English and Balkan Cuisines Application Application
11 Reading Book Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
12 Homework preparation North and Central America Cuisines, North and Central America Cuisines Application Application
13 Homework preparation Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
14 Homework preparation South America Cuisine, South America Cuisine Application Application
15 Reading Book Recipe examples, Recipe Application Application
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Whiteman, K., Boggiano, A., Wright, J., Capalbo, C., (2014). İtalyan Mutfağı, İş Bankası Kültür, İstanbul.
Ainley, S., (2014). Dünya Mutfağı, İş Bankası Kültür, İstanbul.
Ghayour, S., (2015). İpek Yolu Mutfağı Ortadoğu ve Ötesinden Yemek Tarifleri, İş Bankası Kültür, İstanbul.
Aktürk, A.İ., (2007). Meksika Mutfağı/Dünya Mutfağından Lezzetler, Dönence.
Anonim, (2007). Fransız Mutfağı/Dünya Yemekleri, Boyut, İstanbul.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to define the working areas and responsibilities of all staff working in the food and beverage sector by considering the occupational safety rules
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to know the science behind cooking.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to develop healthy, natural, additive-free, original food formulas by understanding the the chemical reactions underlying the cooking process as well as being aware of the effects of various cooking processes on structural, sensory and chemical attributes of food.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to use their knowledge and skills related to gastronomy in the sector by evaluating cultural background of Turkish and World Cuisines
5
2
Will be able to create individual menus using the principle of healthy eating plate.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to prepare projects within the framework of ethical values by following international developments related to gastronomy discipline.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to adapt easily to developments in information and communication Technologies by using life-long learning skills in business or academic life.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to interpret different approaches in interdisciplinary studies or business life by comparing them.
2
2
Will be able to tell the ethical implications of their decisions and actions according to different cultural, social, humanitarian and political perspectives.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to calculate the cost of an accommodation establishment by creating a financial plan.
0
2
Will be able to explain the chemistry of food by using the knowledge of molecular gastronomy.
1
3
Will be able to demonstrate responsible behavior for global environmental issues through their professional career according to sustainability criteria.
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 5 70
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 5 5
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 4 28
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 178
Total Workload of the Course Unit 178
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0