Information Package

Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TBF317

GASTRONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

Course Code
TBF317
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the culinary traditions and food cultures of various regions.
  2. Distinguish the essential ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles unique to world cuisines.
  3. Prepare and present popular recipes from different countries.
  4. Analyze the impact of cultural differences on culinary and food cultures.
  5. Learn the contributions of world cuisines to gastronomy tourism.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the basic concepts of gastronomy and its scientific development, the general framework of world cuisines, the ingredients used in these cuisines, the enhancement of culinary techniques, and the historical and cultural elements specific to these cuisines, as well as the presentation and organization of dishes in harmony with these elements.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Development of the kitchen
2nd Week Modern kitchen concept
3rd Week Basic sauces, stocks, and thickeners
4th Week Major culinary cultures
5th Week Turkish cuisine
6th Week French cuisine
7th Week Italian cuisine
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Chinese cuisine
10th Week Japanese cuisine
11th Week Russian cuisine
12th Week Other cuisine cultures
13th Week Other cuisine cultures
14th Week Course evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingMacVeigh, J. (2008). International cuisine. Delmar Cengage Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load148
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.93
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X X X X
K2
K3
K4 X X X X X
K5
K6 X X X X X
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X X X X X
K12
K13 X X X X X