Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
GSY426 |
FOOD AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of this course is to enable students to examine the development of food history from prehistoric times and to interpret their reflections on contemporary culinary understanding. Many countries of the world will be studied in different time periods and students will have knowledge about the impressive food science and culture. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
In this course; The concept of culture, the cultural importance of food and food Anatolian food-Hittites, the oldest dishes of Anatolia Phrygians, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Aztec and Inca, Latin America and Mexico, Arab, Central Asia, Crete, Hebrew (Jewish Food culture, Slow-Food flow will be covered. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Evaluate the concept of culture. |
Analyze the historical development of different cultures. |
Determine the contrasts between food cultures. |
Compare and discuss food cultures. |
Estimate the interactions of societies with each other in terms of food cultures. |
Defend the reasons of the differences in the cultures of societies. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading book |
Concept of Culture |
Lecturing |
2 |
Litarature research |
The cultural importance of food and food Anatolian food-Hittites |
Lecturing |
3 |
Litarature research |
The oldest dishes of Anatolia |
Lecturing |
4 |
Litarature research |
Ancient Greek food culture |
Lecturing |
5 |
Litarature research |
Ancient Egypt food culture |
Lecturing |
6 |
Litarature research |
Ancient Rome food culture |
Lecturing |
7 |
Litarature research |
Aztec and Incas food culture |
Lecturing |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Litarature research |
Latin American and Mexican food culture |
Lecturing |
10 |
Litarature research |
Arabian food culture |
Lecturing |
11 |
Litarature research |
Central Asian Food Culture |
Lecturing |
12 |
Litarature research |
Cretan food culture |
Lecturing |
13 |
Litarature research |
Hebrew (Jewish) food culture |
Lecturing |
14 |
Litarature research |
Slow-Food |
Lecturing |
15 |
Homework preparation |
Term evaluation |
Lecturing |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Tarih Boyunca Yemek Kültürü- Murat Belge- İletişim Yayıncılık. |
Yerasimos, M. (2010). 500 yıllık Osmanlı yemek kültürü, Boyut Yay., İstanbul. |
Bober, P. P., Tansel, Ü. (2014). Antik ve Ortaçağda yemek kültürü : sanat, kültür ve mutfak, Kitap yayınevi, İstanbul. |
Ögel, B. (1985). Türk kültür tarihine giriş : Türklerde yemek kültürü : (Göktürklerden Osmanlılara), Kültür Bakanlığı, Ankara. |
Gürsoy, D. (2013). Tarihin süzgecinde mutfak kültürümüz, Oğlak Yayıncılık, İstanbul. |
Çakır, A. (2015). Trakya mutfak kültürü ve yemekleri = Thrace culinary culture, Ertem Basım, Ankara. |
Jervis, L. Çev.: Uğur, K. (2016). Yeşil mutfak : vegan, vejetaryen yemek tarifleri ve yemek kültürü kitabı, Sub Press Yayın Dağıtım, İstanbul. |
Bozis, S. Çev.: Türker K. P. (2004). Kapadokya lezzeti : Kapadokyalı Rumların yemek kültürü, Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları, 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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
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0 |
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2 |
Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
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0 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
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0 |
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2 |
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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0 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
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2 |
Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
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2 |
By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
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0 |
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2 |
Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
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0 |
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2 |
Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
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0 |
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2 |
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
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2 |
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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 |
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 |
4 |
4 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
8 |
3 |
24 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
6 |
2 |
12 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
44 |
0 |
127 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
127 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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