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FOOD AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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
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

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
0
2
Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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.
0
2
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
0
2
Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
0

SKILLS

Practical

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.
0
2
By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

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.
0
2
Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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.
0
2
Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
0
2
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
2

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
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0