Information Package

Program of Culinary Arts

AŞP274

CULINARY CULTURES OF SPAIN

Course Code
AŞP274
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
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. Researches and analyzes the concepts of Spanish Culinary culture.
  2. Comprehends the effect of history, geography and cultural differences in the formation of food cultures.
  3. Learns the nutrition, food preparation and consumption habits of Spanish Culinary cultures.
  4. Knows and applies the cooking methods in the Spanish Culinary culture.
  5. Knows and applies the presentation techniques in Spanish Culinary culture.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, information will be given about the Spanish cuisine food culture, philosophy, basic foodstuffs and general characteristics of the cuisine. Preparation methods and techniques of kitchen product groups will be shown in practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Meeting/Orientation
2nd Week Historical, social and cultural development of Spanish culinary culture and introduction of basic and special products of culinary culture.
3rd Week Catalan region practices
4th Week Applications of Navarre La Rioja regions
5th Week Basque region applications
6th Week Applications of the Castille and Leon region
7th Week Asturias region applications
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Applications of Aragon and Valencia regions
10th Week Andalucia region applications
11th Week Culinary culture practices of Castilla la Mancha region and Madrid
12th Week Extremadura region applications
13th Week Tapas practices
14th Week Introduction and tasting of Spanish wines
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
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 15 15
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 10 3 30
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load172
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2 X X X X
K3
K4 X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X
K12 X