Information Package

GMS303

WORLD CUISINES I

Course Code
GMS303
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 3
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Acquires general knowledge pertaining to the flavor structures and combinations used in various culinary cultures.
  2. Gains practical and theoretical knowledge concerning the preparation of dishes from various culinary cultures.
  3. Acquires knowledge pertaining to food items particular to different cultures.
  4. Learns to prepare popular foods of various culinary cultures.
  5. Develops technical skills concerning the preparation of popular dishes culinary cultures covered in the course.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of the first half of this year-long course is to introduce students to the culinary cultures of various countries and regions across the globe. World Cuisines I seeks to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge of cooking techniques, flavor combinations and indigenous products of Asian and Latin American cuisines.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Review of syllabus, in-class rules and grading
2nd Week Theoretical introduction: Latin American Culinary Cultures
3rd Week Mexico
4th Week Argentina
5th Week Peru
6th Week The Caribbean
7th Week Brazil
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Theoretical Introduction: Asian Culinary Cultures
10th Week Japan
11th Week Korea
12th Week Thailand
13th Week China
14th Week India
15th Week Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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 8 2 16
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 8 3 24
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 4 8
Presentation (including preperation) 2 2 4
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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