Information Package / Course Catalogue
World Cuisine II
Course Code: CUL227
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

In this course, it is aimed to inform the students about the subject by explaining and applying the Cultures of each of the International Cuisine, especially the dishes, the traditions of the preparation of foods and the traditional cooking techniques.

Course Content

The content of this course consists of researching the world cuisine culture, preparing dishes from these cuisines, designing new food recipes and carrying out activities related to professional development.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Meliha Yaren BERKTAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn about the Culture of World Cuisine and Regional Gastronomic products
2.Giving information about the cooking techniques used on the basis of world cuisines
3.Providing information about the culture, religion, beliefs and rituals of the countries and preparing the traditional recipes of the country
4.To have knowledge of world gastronomy culture in theory and practice
5.Being able to prepare menus in world cuisines
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Labensky R. S., Hause M. A., Martel A. P., (2015).On Cooking . A Textbook Culinary Fundamental, United State of America
2.2. Myhrvold N., Young C., Bilet M., (2011). Modernist Cuisine The Art and Science of Cooking ,Vol 1. History and fundamental,United State of America.
3.3. Lindgren S., Modern İtalian Food And Wine Cookbook (2012). United State of America.
4.Dünya Mutfak Kültürleri Yazar: Kolektif Yayınevi : Beta Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Information about Spanish Cuisine culture
Week 2 - Theoretical
Information about Spanish Gastronomic products (wine, cheese, delicatessen and Regional dishes)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Information about Spanish Gastronomic products (wine, cheese, delicatessen and Regional dishes)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from Spanish cuisine
Week 5 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from British cuisine
Week 6 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from the Balkan cuisine
Week 7 - Theoretical
General Review
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from Russian cuisine
Week 10 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from Scandinavian cuisine
Week 11 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from East Asian cuisine
Week 12 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from East Asian cuisine
Week 13 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from Mexican cuisine
Week 14 - Theoretical
Traditional dishes and recipes from South American cuisine
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment1415
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
2
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
2
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
2
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
2
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
2
4
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026