COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Food Journalism
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 227
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to explain the basic principles of journalism, to convey the knowledge of food culture and related food culture journalism and to discuss the principles of food culture journalism on the web and social media by examining examples from around the world.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define terms related to journalism in the internet age.
  • Explain basic concepts and applications about food culture.
  • Demonstrate food journalism skills.
  • Practice to write, criticize, observe and compare about food and beverage venues.
  • Design a web page about food culture
Course Description This course covers sample documents, presentations and worldwide application on food journalism along with web applications.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the course
2 Mass Media and Communication Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016), 1-5
3 Basics of Journalism Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016), 6-10
4 Food Journalism Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016),11-15
5 Food Culture Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016),16-22
6 Writing about Food, tips and tricks Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016), 23-30
7 Presentations I
8 Presentations II
9 Online Food Journalism Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016), 31-35
10 Internet era, Webpage design, free internet service providers, templates Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler,”Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography” (Routledge,2016), 35-45
11 Social Media, printing, publishing, promotion Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler, 2016, p.46-50
12 Food Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, #food, #foodporn Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler, 2016, p.51-55
13 Studies about webpages and feedback
14 Studies about webpages and feedback
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Food in Society Economy, Culture, Geography Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler, 2016, ISBN 13: 978-0-3407-2003-5

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
2
20
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
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
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
8
Presentation / Jury
2
9
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
30
    Total
120

 

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

X
4

Recognizes and evaluates the impact of gastronomy on culture and society

X
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

X
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

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