Information Package

Program of Culinary Arts

AŞP254

COFFEE AND TEA CULTURE

Course Code
AŞP254
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. By examining the tea and coffee culture in accordance with the international literature and the sector, learns the place and importance of these cultures in the food and beverage sector.
  2. Understands the importance of tea and coffee in various cultures and local uses.
  3. Learns coffee and tea making-presentation techniques.
  4. Explains the production steps of coffee.
  5. Explains the production steps of tea.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe historical process and cultural aspects of tea and coffee, as well as tea and coffee varieties, how they are produced are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Examination of the historical process of tea and coffee
2nd Week Tea culture in the world from past to present
3rd Week Tea cultivation and national / international tea varieties
4th Week Relationship between gastronomy and tea culture
5th Week Examination of tea making techniques and processes
6th Week Examination of tea presentation techniques
7th Week Homework presentation review
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Formation of coffee from soil to cup
10th Week Coffee history and development of coffee culture in the world and in our country
11th Week Roasting, brewing and presentation techniques of coffee
12th Week Relationship between gastronomy and coffee culture
13th Week Homework presentation and review of topics
14th Week The common denominator of coffee and tea culture and general review
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingSince many books and articles about coffee and tea have been handled to the present day, no compulsory source suggestions have been made. Published books, journals and articles related to the subject are suggested in the course.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 3 42
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K2 X X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X X
K9
K10
K11 X X X X
K12 X X