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GASTROTOURISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS420 GASTROTOURISM 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. REHAB AHMED MOHAMED ELGAMIL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to give information about gastronomic structure and tourism weave in different cultures.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course contents are the concepts of social gastronomy and tourism.

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

Explain gastronomy culture.
Give an example tourism, tourist product, tourist attraction.
Explain the effects of tourism on gastronomy culture.
Discuss the importance of gastronomy tourism, gastronomy routes, general characteristics of gastronomic identity.
Explain the relationship between food, culture and tourism.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Related Sections of Resources Course plan, course responsibilities are transferred. Concepts of Culture and Gastronomy Tourism Lectures, slide presentation
2 Related Sections of Resources Gastronomy as an touristic product, attractiveness and host component Lectures, slide presentation
3 Related Sections of Resources Importance of gastronomy tourism, properties and types Lectures, slide presentation
4 Related Sections of Resources Food, Culture and Tourism Relationship Lectures, slide presentation
5 Related Sections of Resources Gastronomy under Cultural Heritage Lectures, slide presentation
6 Related Sections of Resources Gastronomy Routes and Tours in the World Lectures, slide presentation
7 Related Sections of Resources Gastronomy Festivals, Gastronomy Museums Lectures, slide presentation
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Related Sections of Resources International Gastronomy Cultures and Tourism Lectures, slide presentation
10 Related Sections of Resources The Effect of Gastronomy and Tourism in the Axis of Globalization and Localization Mutual Interaction and Discussion
11 Related Sections of Resources Trends in Gastronomy Lectures, slide presentation
12 Related Sections of Resources Gastronomic Identity and Gastronomic Tourism Products Lectures, slide presentation
13 Related Sections of Resources Sociological Effects of Regional Gastronomy Culture and Tourist Interaction Lectures, slide presentation
14 Related Sections of Resources The impact of cultural formation and regional tourism in thematic food business Lectures, slide presentation
15 Related Sections of Resources Original Food Culture in Sustainable Tourism Efforts Lectures, slide presentation
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Akbaba, A. ve Çetinkaya, N. (2018). Gastronomi Ve Yiyecek Tarihi, Detay Yayıncılık.
Kurgun, H. Ve Özşeker, D. B. (2016). Gastronomi ve Turizm, Detay Yayıncılık.
JOTAGS, Süreli Yayın (Dergi).

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 40
Homework Assessment 1 10
Final Exam 1 50
TOTAL 3 100
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.
4
2
Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
5

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.
3
2
Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
4

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.
2
2
Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
0

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.
5
2
Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
3
3
Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
2
4
Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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

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.
5
2
Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

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

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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 2 26
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 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 4 28
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0