Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS308

PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I

Course Code
GMS308
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns the English equivalents of important terminology and concepts related to the field of gastronomy.
  2. Reads various English reading passages related to the field of gastronomy.
  3. Participates in and creates various auditory and visual activities related to the field of gastronomy.
  4. Develops EFL speaking skills.
  5. Writes recipes in English.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(İNGL301)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionGMS 308 is a Special-Purpose English course designed specifically for students in the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts program. The course begins at the A1 level and concludes at the B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This course aims to equip students with the necessary academic and field-specific vocabulary, as well as the processes and strategies required to understand, evaluate, and analyze field-specific reading materials, and to produce basic academic paragraphs.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Introduction (Legendary Chef)
3rd Week The Kitchen, the Hierarchical Structure in the Kitchen, and the Hierarchical Structure in the Restaurant
4th Week The Kitchen, the Hierarchical Structure in the Kitchen, and the Hierarchical Structure in the Restaurant (continued)
5th Week Kitchen Equipment
6th Week Basic Kitchen Practices and Flavor
7th Week Measurement Units and Food Safety
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Recipe Writing
10th Week Recipe Writing (continued)
11th Week Kitchen Safety
12th Week Kitchen Safety (continued)
13th Week Nutrition
14th Week Student Presentations
15th Week Student Presentations (continued)
16th Week General Review
17th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading? A. Career Paths: Cooking by Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley, Ryan Hayley, Express Publishing

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 10
Other 1 5
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
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 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load117
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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