Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS253

TEA, COFFEE AND CULTURE

Course Code
GMS253
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. Students will learn the importance of tea and coffee culture in the food and beverage sector by examining it in accordance with international literature and sector.
  2. Comprehend the local uses of tea and coffee in various cultures.
  3. Learns coffee and tea making-presentation techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
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 Final exam
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 30
Assignment 1 20
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 4 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 3 2 6
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load92
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.06
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K7 X
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