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TURKISH CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GSY321 TURKISH CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS 5 4 2 7

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 Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer İBRAHİM LEVENT DEMİRÇAKMAK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course is to study Turkish local cusine that has been affected by different cultures through history both in theory and practice. Application of prescriptions of traditional Turkish local cuisine to the today's modern conditions.
Contents of the Course Unit: In this course comprises; Marmara, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, Black Sea, Aegean, Mediterranean regions in the local Turkish cuisine culture and practices.

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

Adapt the cuisine applications of the Turkish cuisine with its cultural foundations.
Write report on Turkish eating habits.
Rearrange prescriptions for Turkish regional cuisines.
Improve the local products on a basis with modern methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Historical Development of Turkish Cuisine -
2 - Turkish Cuisine Culture in Central Asia -
3 - Turkish Cuisine during the Seljuk Period -
4 - Ottoman Culinary Culture -
5 - Major businesses coming from the Ottoman Empire -
6 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
7 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Turkish Cuisine Culture in Republic Period -
10 - Anatolian Kitchen Culture in Republic Period -
11 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
12 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
13 - Interaction of Turkish culinary culture with other culinary cultures -
14 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
15 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Şengül, S., Türkay, O. (2017). Türkiye'nin Yöresel Mutfakları, Detay Yay.
Çakır, A. (2015). Trakya mutfak kültürü ve yemekleri = Thrace culinary culture, Ertem Basım, Ankara.
Koşay, H. Z., Ülkücan, A. Anadolu Yemekleri ve Türk Mutfağı, Çiya Yay.

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
Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
3
2
Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
2
2
Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.
4
2
Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
3
2
Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
1
3
Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
3
4
Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
3
2
Carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
2
3
Organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.
4
2
Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.
2
2
Organize activities related to the field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.
2
2
Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
2
3
Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.
3

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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 4 56
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