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TURKISH CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GSY321 TURKISH CUISINE AND APPLICATIONS 5 4 2 7

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 İBRAHİM LEVENT DEMİRÇAKMAK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course is to study Turkish local cusine that has been affected by different cultures through history both in theory and practice. Application of prescriptions of traditional Turkish local cuisine to the today's modern conditions.
Contents of the Course Unit: In this course comprises; Marmara, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, Black Sea, Aegean, Mediterranean regions in the local Turkish cuisine culture and practices.

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

Adapt the cuisine applications of the Turkish cuisine with its cultural foundations.
Write report on Turkish eating habits.
Rearrange prescriptions for Turkish regional cuisines.
Improve the local products on a basis with modern methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Historical Development of Turkish Cuisine -
2 - Turkish Cuisine Culture in Central Asia -
3 - Turkish Cuisine during the Seljuk Period -
4 - Ottoman Culinary Culture -
5 - Major businesses coming from the Ottoman Empire -
6 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
7 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Turkish Cuisine Culture in Republic Period -
10 - Anatolian Kitchen Culture in Republic Period -
11 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
12 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
13 - Interaction of Turkish culinary culture with other culinary cultures -
14 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
15 - Food samples from Turkish cuisine (application) -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Şengül, S., Türkay, O. (2017). Türkiye'nin Yöresel Mutfakları, Detay Yay.
Çakır, A. (2015). Trakya mutfak kültürü ve yemekleri = Thrace culinary culture, Ertem Basım, Ankara.
Koşay, H. Z., Ülkücan, A. Anadolu Yemekleri ve Türk Mutfağı, Çiya Yay.

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.
3

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.
5

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.
3

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.
3
2
Can collaborate with the shareholders to present new challenging ideas and products for the market.
1
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.
4

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.
3
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.
3

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.
4
2
Can find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
3

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.
2

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.
2
2
Can design communial and social pojects using historical, cultural and geographical values.
2
3
Can perform scientific researche and study 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 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 5 5
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 4 28
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