Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS156

ANTIQUE FOOD CULTURES

Course Code
GMS156
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the nutrition culture of past civilizations.
  2. Hellenic, Roman and Anatolian antiquity learns the culture of nutrition and examines the connection with the present.
  3. List the characteristics of the culinary culture of the Hellenistic and Roman periods and today.
  4. Understands the characteristics of Hittite cuisine. Learn the historical development and general characteristics of Hittite cuisine and examine its connection with today.
  5. Learns the general characteristics of Lydian and Ionian cuisine and the factors that cause changes.
  6. Recognize the importance and value of the culinary culture of the Antiquity.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFood culture in ancient times, primitive cooking methods, historical process of food and its effects to the present are taught in the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Food culture, civilization culture and archeology in antiquity
2nd Week Food culture and beverage in ancient Hellenic society
3rd Week Food culture in ancient Hellenic society: Table customs
4th Week Food culture in ancient Hellenic society: Feast
5th Week Food culture in ancient Hellenic society: Kitchen equipment
6th Week Food culture and beverage in ancient Roman society
7th Week Food culture in ancient Roman society: Table customs
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Food culture in ancient Roman society: Dining room
10th Week Food culture in ancient Roman society: Feast
11th Week Food culture in ancient Roman society: Kitchen equipment
12th Week Food culture in ancient Roman society: production
13th Week Food culture in Hittite society
14th Week Food culture in Lydian-Ionian society
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Dalby, S. & Grainger, S. (2001). Antik Çağ Yemekleri ve Yemek Kültürü, (Çev. Betül Avunç), Homer Kitabevi, İstanbul.
2. www.academia.edu.tr (PDF Kaynaklar, ayrıca verilecektir).
3. www.baskent.edu.tr/~tulga (Ders Sunumu ve Notları).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 3 2 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 4 8
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 2 4
Total Work Load100
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.33
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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