Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS461

CULINARY CULTURES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Course Code
GMS461
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. Learns the nutrients.
  2. Learns food groups.
  3. Learns the importance of nutrition to prevent diseases.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, students will be informed about Mediterranean Cuisine food culture, philosophy, basic foodstuffs and general characteristics of the cuisine; preparation methods and techniques of product groups belonging to the cuisine will be shown practically.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction/Orientation
2nd Week The historical, social and cultural development of the Mediterranean Culinary Culture and the definition of basic and special products of the culinary culture
3rd Week Italian Culinary Culture practices
4th Week French Culinary Culture practices
5th Week Spanish Culinary Culture practices
6th Week Greek Culinary Culture practices
7th Week Cyprus Culinary Culture practices
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Moroccan Culinary Culture practices
10th Week Portuguese Culinary Culture practices
11th Week Moroccan Culinary Culture practices
12th Week Algerian Culinary Culture practices
13th Week Tunisian Culinary Culture practices
14th Week Lebanese Culinary Culture practices
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Uluslararası Gastronomi Mehmet Sarıışık 2021
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
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 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 2 1 2
Homework 3 1 3
Preparation for PdD Qualification Exam
Total Work Load103
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.43
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K5 X X
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