Information Package

Program of Nutrition and Dietetics

NUT265

WORLD CUISINES

Course Code
NUT265
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the relationship between culture and food.
  2. Become familiar with food cultures according to countries.
  3. Develop skills in recognizing the characteristics of different country cuisines.
  4. Become familiar with eating trends.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDevelopment of students' knowledge international cuisine cultures
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Food and culture
2nd Week Food and culture continued
3rd Week Traditional foods from around the world
4th Week Chinese cuisine -Japanese cuisine
5th Week Russian cuisine
6th Week Republic Day Holiday
7th Week French cuisine/ Italian cuisine
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Spanish Cuisine
10th Week Germany Cuisine
11th Week American cuisine
12th Week Geographically marked products
13th Week Food trends (slowfood, fast food, vegetarianism etc.).
14th Week Culinary culture/street flavours according to religions
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required Reading1)Türk Mutfak kültürü üzerine araştırmalar ( süreli yayın)
2)Akman M, Mete M. Türk ve Dünya Mutfakları, Konya, 1998
3)Yemek kültürü ile ilgili dergiler
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Experiment
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 30
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 7 4 28
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 4 28
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 12 12
Total Work Load115
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.83
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3 X X X
K4
K5 X
K6 X X X
K7 X X X X
K8 X
K9