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SERVICE TECHNIQUES AND PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GSY223 SERVICE TECHNIQUES AND PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE 3 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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 Lecturer KEMAL ŞAHANLIK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to enhance the competence of serving the intended students in classical and modern procedures by equipping them with basic service principles.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of this course is to welcome and accompany the guests, to present the menu card, to take orders, to present the account, to improve the service skills in different procedures and concepts.

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

Students can distinguish THE differences between service types.
Students can organize and improve service procedures.
Students can take action in case of unexpected events that may occur during service.
Make definition of the etiquettes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Difficulty of food and beverage organizations, determination of service method to be applied -
2 - Vehicles used in serviced -
3 - World services -
4 - French, English, Russian services -
5 - Mixed service, soup service -
6 - Service of pastry and Ramadan -
7 - Cheese, salad, flambe, oyster service -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Protocols and service layouts at banquets -
10 - Guest types and behaviors -
11 - Guest hospitality techniques -
12 - Napkin folding -
13 - Food and beverage service -
14 - Hygiene, sanitation and garbage -
15 - Bar service techniques -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Alptekin, S., (2006). Yiyecek İçecek Hizmetleri Yönetimi Ve İşletmeciliği, Detay, Ankara.
Alptekin, S., (2009). Yiyecek-İçecek İşletmelerinde Servis Teknikleri ve Uygulamaları, Detay, Ankara.

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
Can define basic concepts about gastronomy.
3
2
Can interpret basic concepts, study areas and approaches related to the field.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can relate the information and facts about the field to the social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
2
2
Can 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
Can analyze the eating and drinking art, the related systems and structures.
4
2
Can prepare technical infrastructure and contents of the culinary activies.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
1
2
Can collaborate with the shareholders to present new challenging ideas and products for the market.
0
3
Can integrate basic cooking techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
3
4
Can plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can calculate costing in the food and beverage facilities.
2
2
Can carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in the food and beverage business.
2
3
Can organize national and international competitions and fairs.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by acceptng lifelong learning as a principle.
0
2
Can find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can express his/her ideas verbally and orally by using presentation and communication techniques.
2
2
Can organize all gastronomy-related activities.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can interpret ethical values and legal regulations according to the codexes.
1
2
Can design communial and social pojects using historical, cultural and geographical values.
0
3
Can perform scientific researche and study using knowledge and skills related to his field.
0

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 4 56
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 10 2 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 2 14
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 47 0 153
Total Workload of the Course Unit 153
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0