Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nations and Cultures
Course Code: REM106
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

To recognize and distinguish different culinary cultures and to learn the underlying causes of these differences.

Course Content

It focuses on how climate, religion, traditions, immigration and wars affect kitchens closely. Food culture of many countries of the world is examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Elvan KESER
Learning Outcomes
1.She/he has general knowledge about food cultures in different parts of the world.
2.Recognizes the factors affecting food culture.
3.Defines foods that are forbidden and free in different religions and their eating styles.
4.Follows new food trends.
5.Has knowledge about the values added to the food in different cultures.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Güvenç, B. 1976. Sosyal Kültürel Değişme, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları.
2.Güvenç, B. 1984. İnsan ve Kültür, Remzi Kitabevi
3.Güvenç, B. 1997. Kültürün abc’si, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul.
4.Kudat, A. 2004. Kirvelik, sanal akrabalığın dünü ve bugünü, Ütopya Yayınevi, Ankara.
5.Frangipane, M. 2002. Yakındoğu’da Devlet’in Doğuşu, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
6.Herodot Tarihi, 1991. (çev: Ökmen, M.), Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
9.Malinowski, B. 2000. Büyü, bilim ve din, Kabalcı, İstanbul.
10.Malinowski, B. 2003. Yabanıl Toplumda Suç ve Gelenek, Epsilon Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course objectives, expectations and measurement criteria are emphasized. New students are given the opportunity to introduce themselves.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The effect of climate on food culture
Week 3 - Theoretical
The effect of religion and different beliefs on food culture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Impact of migration and wars on food culture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chinese Kitchen
Week 6 - Theoretical
French Kitchen
Week 7 - Theoretical
Italian Kitchen
Week 8 - Theoretical
Agean Kitchen
Week 9 - Theoretical
Individual research and presentations of students about different cuisines
Week 10 - Theoretical
Individual research and presentations of students about different cuisines
Week 11 - Theoretical
Individual research and presentations of students about different cuisines
Week 12 - Theoretical
Individual research and presentations of students about different cuisines
Week 13 - Theoretical
Individual research and presentations of students about different cuisines
Week 14 - Theoretical
Individual research and presentations of students about different cuisines
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Term Project1516
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)56
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
2
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026