COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Ethics in Gastronomy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 217
Fall
2
0
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to make students aware of basic ethical values and ethical behavior characteristics related to their profession.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define the concepts of ethics and morality in gastronomy.
  • explain the basic ethical principles in food production.
  • define ethical issues in food services and industry.
  • list what needs to be done to comply with professional ethical principles.
  • explain the principles of professional ethics in the field of gastronomy and culinary arts.
Course Description This course examines the claims of basic ethical theories, the structure of ethical issues and principles, and their relevance to professional ethics. It includes to raise awareness of ethical decision-making, individual, social responsibilities and the nature of the profession, professional ethical codes and responsibilities, and an individual's individual character and professional responsibilities.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the course Syllabus
2 What is Ethics? Ethics Theories Shani A., Belhassen Y. (2011) Teaching professional ethics in culinary studies International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management Vol. 25 No. 3, 2013 pp. 447-464
3 Ethical Practices in the Workplace Virtue Ethics Clark J.P., Ritson C. (2013) Practical Ethics for Food Professionals Ethics in Research, Education and the Workplace Wiley- Blackwell Publication Chapter 1: Fundamentals of ethics
4 Consequentialism and Deontology Case: Famine Clark J.P., Ritson C. (2013) Practical Ethics for Food Professionals Ethics in Research, Education and the Workplace Wiley- Blackwell Publication Chapter 3: Ethical principles and the ethical matrix
5 Ethical Principles and Ethical Matrix Case: Animal Agriculture Clark J.P., Ritson C. (2013) Practical Ethics for Food Professionals Ethics in Research, Education and the Workplace Wiley- Blackwell Publication Chapter 11 Ethical practices in the workplace
6 Ethics Along the Food Supply Chain Case: Sustainability Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Chapter 3 Sustainability and Ethics Along the Food Supply Chain Springer publication
7 Midterm
8 The Ethics of Consumption Clark J.P., Ritson C. (2013) Practical Ethics for Food Professionals Ethics in Research, Education and theWorkplace Wiley- Blackwell Publication Chapter 12 Ethical thinking and practice
9 Traceability in the Restaurants Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Chapter 4 The Ethics of Consumption Springer publication
10 Publication Ethics Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Chapter 10 Publication Ethics Springer publication
11 Veganism and Vegetarianism Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Chapter 7 Corporate Social Responsibility Springer publication
12 Bioengineering - GMOs Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Chapter 6 Codes of Ethics of Food Professionals: Principles and Examples Springer publication
13 Nutrition, Health and Food Choices Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Chapter 8 Food Safety and Fraud Springer publication
14 Project Presentations
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Costa R., Pittia P. (2018) Food Ethics Education Springer publication ISBN 978-3-319-64736-4

Clark J.P., Ritson C. (2013) Practical Ethics for Food Professionals Ethics in Research, Education and the Workplace Wiley- Blackwell Publication ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470673430

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
13
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Successfully applies theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

X
2

Carries best practices in terms of work and food security, safety and hygiene in food production

3

Appreciates, evaluates and makes decisions regarding to visual, textual and nutritional data with respect to food production and presentation

4

Recognizes and evaluates the impact of gastronomy on culture and society

5

Assumes responsibility for solving complex problems that may occur in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, both individually and as a team member

6

Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with a critical approach and effectively communicate their ideas and suggestions for solutions in written and oral form.

X
7

Possesses necessary knowledge and skills in relevant fields such as gastronomy, design, law and management and effectively apply them to the practice of Culinary Arts

8

Uses the technological tools related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts effectively

9

Updates and improve the knowledge, skills and competencies related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with lifelong learning awareness and sustainability with an ethical approach

X
10

Collects data in the areas of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. (European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1)

11

Speaks a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently

12

Relates the knowledge gained through the history of humanity to the field of expertise

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest