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FACULTY OF TOURISM / GM419 - GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS

Code: GM419 Course Title: TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN CUISINE Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer DURMUŞ ALİ AYDEMİR (durmusaliaydemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) DURMUŞ ALİ AYDEMİR,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Discussing European food culture and learning European cuisine history.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Recognize European food culture. PO-2 Understand and applythe concepts, principles and theories in the gastronomy and culinary arts.
PO-7 Have detailed knowledge of national and international cuisines and prepare and/or cook food from these cuisines.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-2 Can make menu and wine list composition in terms of European cuisine. PO-2 Understand and applythe concepts, principles and theories in the gastronomy and culinary arts.
PO-7 Have detailed knowledge of national and international cuisines and prepare and/or cook food from these cuisines.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-3 Recognize special restaurants and chefs in Europe. PO-2 Understand and applythe concepts, principles and theories in the gastronomy and culinary arts.
PO-7 Have detailed knowledge of national and international cuisines and prepare and/or cook food from these cuisines.
Examination
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
European history Development of food habits in European history The progress from classical menu to modern menu Skills in European cuisine Menu and wine list composition in European cuisines Art of table in European cuisine Great chefs in European history Traditional beverages in European countries Chefs and restaurants with Michelin Stars Recipes from traditional meals in Europe An evolution of food customs.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the course Verbal and visual presentation
2 European history Verbal and visual presentation
3 Development of food habits in European history Verbal and visual presentation
4 The progress from classical menu to modern menu Verbal and visual presentation
5 Skills in European cuisine Verbal and visual presentation
6 Country food rituals Verbal and visual presentation
7 Changes in European Cuisine in the Modern World Verbal and visual presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Art of table in European cuisine (England, Italy) Verbal and visual presentation
10 Art of table in European cuisine (England, Italy) Verbal and visual presentation
11 Great chefs in European history Verbal and visual presentation
12 Traditional beverages in European countries Verbal and visual presentation
13 Chefs and restaurants with Michelin Stars Verbal and visual presentation
14 Recipes from traditional meals in Europe Verbal and visual presentation
15 An evaluation of the course Verbal and visual presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Kenehan, K. (2005). European Cuisine. Australia: R & R Publications & Marketing.
2 Cracknell H.L and Nobis B.A. (1985). Practical Professional Gastronomy, Macmillian Education Ltd. UK
3 Bode, W.K.H and Leto M.J (1984). Classical Food Preparation and Presentation, Batsford Academic and Educational, UK
4 Harrison A. F (1982). Gastronomy, New Horizon Books Ltd.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 12 1 20
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 7 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 8 16
       c) Performance Project 4 3 12
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 3 9
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 3 9
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90