COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
European Cuisine
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 306
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Preparing and presenting menus in the European Cuisine in accordance with nutritional principles
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Knows the equipment, materials and methods used in prepartion of menus in the European Cuisine
  • Knows the style and types of menus in the European Cuisine
  • Applies professional skills and considers hygiene and safety when preparing European menus
  • Evaluates the quality of menus in the European Cuisine
  • Knows the utensils used in European Cuisine History
  • Knows the historical and cultural evolution of European Cuisine
Course Description The general structure of European Cuisine. The ingredients used in European Cuisine and applications about preparing food by using these ingredients. Historical and cultural elements special to European Cuisine and plate presentation and organization compatible with these elements.  
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction
2 East Europe Culinary Culture 1 - Bulgaria, Belarusse, Poland Russian Polish & German Cooking, Lesley Chamberlain sy.1-256
3 East Europe Culinary Culture 2 - Hungary, Ukraine, Romania Russian Polish & German Cooking, Lesley Chamberlain sy.1-256
4 North Europe Culinary Culture 1 - Denmark, Estonia, Finland Danish Fodd Recipes, Lev Well. sy. 50-100
5 North Europe Culinary Culture 2 - Sweden,Norway, Lithuania Swedish Food and Cooking, Anna Mosesson, sy: 35-75
6 West Europe Culinary Culture 1 - Germany Russian Polish & German Cooking, Lesley Chamberlain sy.1-256
7 West Europe Culinary Culture 2 - France Ripailles: Traditional French Cuisine, Stephane Reynaud sy: 20-90
8 West Europe Culinary Culture 3 - Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland Swiss Cuisine: The Tastes of the Alpine Paradise, Lukas Prochazka, sy: 50-110
9 Mid Term Exam
10 West Europe Culinary Culture 4 - UK, Austria, Belgium Food of London: A Culinary Tour of Classic British Cuisine, Kathryn Hawkins, sy: 60-110
11 SouthEurope Culinary Culture 1 - Italy The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen, sy: 1-100
12 SouthEurope Culinary Culture 2 - Spain, Portugal The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen, sy: 100-200
13 SouthEurope Culinary Culture 3 - Albenia, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen, sy: 200-300
14 South Europe Culinary Culture 4 - Greece, Serbia, Montenegro The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen, sy: 300-400
15 Review of semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen

Food of London: A Culinary Tour of Classic British Cuisine, Kathryn Hawkins

Russian Polish & German Cooking, Lesley Chamberlain 

Suggested Readings/Materials

The Professional Chef - 9th Edition –WILEY

Food History – Reay Tannahill – Three Rivery Press 

New Larousse Gastronomique - Hamlyn 

The Oxford Companion to Food - Alan Davidson -OUP Oxford; 2 edition

European Gastronomy into the 21st Century

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
1
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
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
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
25
    Total
151

 

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

X
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

X
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

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)

X
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

X

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