CULINARY TRENDS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GAS252	CULINARY TRENDS	4	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide information on various culinary trends and dietary styles that influence the food and beverage sector, and to enable students to apply this knowledge in their professional careers, fostering an understanding of innovative trends.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content includes the definition of the concept of trends/movements, culinary trends in the history of gastronomy, the rise of French gastronomic cuisine, the emergence of Nouvelle Cuisine in the 1970s; the definition of regional cuisines, the fast food trend; edible insects, the black food trend, Mediterranean-style diet and Mediterranean cuisine; the concept of ethnic cuisine, the slow food trend; fusion cuisine; molecular gastronomy; and gastro-tourism.

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

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Trend/Movement Concept	-
2	-	Neurogastronomy & Thematic Restaurants	-
3	-	Organic Farming, Urban Farming and Vertical Farming	-
4	-	Local Foods, Green Restaurants, Consumer Trends in Organic and Local Foods	-
5	-	Popular Culture and the Fast & Food Trend	-
6	-	Slow Food Movement	-
7	-	Mediterranean Cuisine	-
8	-	Functional Foods	-
9	-	General review	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Fusion Cuisine	-
12	-	Moleculer Gastronomy	-
13	-	Edible Insects Trend and the Concept of Neophobia	-
14	-	Black Foods & New Gastronomy Trends	-
15	-	General review	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
2	Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.

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	Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.

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	Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.

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

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.
2	They carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
3	They organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.

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

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	They organize activities related to the field.

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.
2	Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
3	Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0