Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish and World Cuisine
Course Code: YHM339
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

In this course; The aim of this course is to gain competencies by researching the world cuisine culture, preparing dishes from these kitchens, designing new food recipes and conducting activities related to professional development.

Course Content

Turkish, European, African, Asian and American continents with the influence of geography, history and different cultures kitchens and features.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.European continent culinary cultures, nutrition, food learn preparation and consumption habits
2.Culinary cultures of Asian continent, nutrition, food learn preparation and consumption habits
3.Culinary cultures of American continent, nutrition, food learn preparation and consumption habits
4.Learns food preparation techniques specific to European, African and Asian cuisines.
5.Turkish culinary cultures, nutrition, food learn preparation and consumption habits
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dünya Mutfağı (Sarah Ainley)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course and distribution of project topics
Week 2 - Theoretical
European Culinary Cultures (France, Italy, Spain)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Eastern and Central European Culinary Culture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scandinavia and British Culinary Culture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Middle Eastern Culinary Culture
Week 6 - Theoretical
African culinary cultures
Week 7 - Theoretical
Culinary cultures of India and South East Asia
Week 8 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Turkish cuisine
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid term exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chinese, Japanese and Korean culinary cultures, menu applications specific to South East Asian cuisines
Week 11 - Theoretical
Culinary cultures of Russia and Central Asia
Week 12 - Theoretical
South American Culinary Cultures
Week 13 - Theoretical
Culinary cultures of Mexico and Central America
Week 14 - Theoretical
United States Culinary Culture
Week 15 - Theoretical
Menu applications specific to Turkish cuisine
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment38024
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026