Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS369

CULINARY CULTURE OF FRANCE

Course Code
GMS369
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. Learn basic techniques and content.
  2. Learns the historical development and basics of French cuisine
  3. Learns cooking techniques of French cuisine
  4. Learns the basic pastry products of French cuisine.
  5. Learns the basic bakery products of French cuisine.
  6. Learns to prepare a menu with products of French cuisine
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, the basics of French cuisine, basic cooking techniques, cold and hot cuisines of French cuisine, pastry and bakery products are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction/Orientation
2nd Week History of French cuisine and basic cooking techniques
3rd Week Cold cuisine: Salads and cold sauces
4th Week Cold cuisine: Pate and terrines
5th Week Menu preparation with pan cooking technique
6th Week Menu preparation with slow fire cooking technique
7th Week Menu preparation with fryer cooking technique
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Menu preparation with oven cooking technique
10th Week Menu preparation with steam cooking technique
11th Week Menu preparation with grill cooking technique
12th Week Menu preparation with boiling cooking technique
13th Week Basic French Pastry Products
14th Week Basic French Bakery Products
15th Week Final
Recommended or Required ReadingC.I.A. (Culinary Institute of America) (2008). The Professional Chef 8th Edition, Wiley&Sons, New Jersey: s. 1024
Freiberg, B. (2002). The Professional Pastry Chef. 4th Edition, Wiley&Sons, New Jersey
Gisslen, W. (2005). Professional Baking. 4th Edition, Wiley&Sons, New Jersey
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 2 4 8
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 8 2 16
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 1 2
Total Work Load102
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.4
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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