COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Ottoman and Turkish Desserts
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 427
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to teach Ottoman and Turkish desserts by applying techniques and recipes from the past.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • distinguish Turkish and Ottoman desserts
  • describe the culinary techniques, equipment and materials specific to the period used in the production of Turkish and Ottoman desserts
  • apply the recipes used in Turkish and Ottoman cuisine
  • interpret traditional Turkish and Ottoman desserts in an innovative approach
  • improve their skills in adapting recipes to today
Course Description This course covers the materials, methods, techniques, equipment and presentation used in Turkish and Ottoman desserts.
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 course
2 Ingredients and equipment used in Turkish and Ottoman desserts / Halva culture Marianna Yerasimos, “500 years old Ottoman cuisine”, (Boyut Yayınları)248-251
3 History of fruit desserts in Turkish and Ottoman desserts Marianna Yerasimos, “500 years old Ottoman cuisine”,(Boyut Yayınları), 253-267
4 Grain desserts in Ottoman cuisine Marianna Yerasimos, “500 years old Ottoman cuisine”,(Boyut Yayınları), 269-277
5 Dumplings in the history of Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine Marianna Yerasimos,”500 years old Ottoman cuisine”,279-284
6 Dumplings in the History of Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine T.Şavkay,”Sweet Book”,(Şekerbank Yayınları 2008),122-151
7 Milk Desserts T. Şavkay, “Tatlı Kitap”, Sütlü tatlılar,(Şekerbank Yayınları, 2008), 78-109.
8 Milk Desserts Marianna Yerasimos.”500 years old Ottoman cuisine”, (Boyut Yayınları), 269-277
9 Midterm
10 Ice creams T.Şavkay,”Sweet Book”, (Şekerbank Yayınları 2008), 110-121
11 Cookies T.Şavkay,”Sweet Book”,(Şekerbank Yayınları 2008),196-225
12 Cookies , Cupcakes T.Şavkay,”Sweet Book”,(Şekerbank Yayınları 2008),196-225
13 Jam and Marmalade T.Şavkay,”Sweet Book”, (Şekerbank Yayınları 2008), 247-288
14 Cakes T.Şavkay,”Sweet Book”,(Şekerbank Yayınları 2008),196-225
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

 Şavkay,T. “Sweet Book”, Şekerbank Yayınları, 2008, ISBN: 9789759786540

Marianna Yerasimmos, “ 500 years old Ottoman cuisine”, Boyut Yayınları ISBN: 9789752301115

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
40
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
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
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
15
    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

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.

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

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