Information Package / Course Catalogue
Culture, Art and Gstronomy
Course Code: GAST502
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To investigate the effects of different cultures and arts on gastronomy.

Course Content

The cultures and arts of the countries are under the influence of different religions, languages, traditions, migrations and wars. These interactions are also significant on gastronomy. The gastronomic characteristics of the groups with large cultural differences will be investigated and inventory studies will be emphasized.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zeynep ASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Can define culture and explain its gastronomic importance.
2.Can identify art and examine it in the gastronomic context.
3.It can distinguish important factors in the refinement of the gastronomy.
4.Can contribute to regional inventory studies.
5.Can present gastronomic values by doing a visual research.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Art, Culture, and Cuisine: Ancient and Medieval Gastronomy, Phyllis Pray Bober
2.International Gastronomi, Mehmet sarıışık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Informing and acquiring the course content and objectives.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Examination of literatures about culture definition and culture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Definition of art and gastronomy and art relation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Definition and literature of gastronomy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cultures influencing Kusadasi cuisine
Week 6 - Theoretical
Crete culture, art and gastronomic values
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gastronomy in Aydın and its region
Week 8 - Theoretical
Gastronomy in Mugla and its region
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mediterrenian gastronomy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Gastronomy in İzmir and its region
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tire and its gastronomy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Urla and regional gastronomy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Antep culture and gastronomy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Blacksea Culture and Cuisine
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026