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WORLD CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS320 WORLD CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS 6 4 2 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

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

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

Arrange Europe's leading culinary understandings to their own applications.
Develop recipes appropriate for North, South and Central American culinary specialties.
Write basic food preparation principles specific to the world cuisines.
Prepare the dishes specific to the Middle Eastern culinary culture.
Select the feature of the world's leading kitchens.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading French Cuisine Practical
2 Reading Recipe examples Practical
3 Reading Italian Cuisine Practical
4 Homework preparation Recipe examples Practical
5 Reading Spanish Cuisine Practical
6 Literature research Recipe examples Practical
7 Literature research Mexican Cuisine Practical
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Recipe examples Practical
10 Reading English and Balkan Cuisine Practical
11 Reading Recipe examples Practical
12 Homework preparation Central and North American Cuisine Practical
13 Homework preparation Recipe examples Practical
14 Homework preparation South American Cuisine Practical
15 Kitap okuma Recipe examples Practical
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Whiteman, K., Boggiano, A., Wright, J., Capalbo, C., (2001). The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia.
Ainley, S., (2007). The Classic Encyclopedia of World Recipes.
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
Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
3
2
Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
4

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.
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.
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.
4
2
Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
4
3
Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
5
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
They calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
4
2
They carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
3
3
They 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.
4

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.
4
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.
4
2
Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
4
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 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 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 8 6 48
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 6 5 30
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