COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Asian Cuisine
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 403
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 This course is designed to develop the skills of the chef in Asian styles of cookery, showcasing individual dishes and specific techniques.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describes the essential Asian cuisine ingredients
  • Recognizes the cooking methods of Asian cuisine
  • Discuss the difference of the Asian cuisines
  • Creates individual dishes according to specific recipes.
  • Improves skills with the use of kitchen tools and equipments
  • Describes and practices about principles of the kitchen discipline and hygiene rules
Course Description A general introduction to Asian Cuisine, studying the elements of a regional dish and recreating them with reference to Historical and or Cultural elements therein: General references to plate design, Artistic flair, presentation and personal organization.
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 Japanese cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Japan.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 148–168.
3 Japanese cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Japan.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 148–168.
4 Japanese cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Japan.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 148–168.
5 Chinese cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “China.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 198–214.
6 Chinese cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “China.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 198–214.
7 Korean cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Korea.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 271–279.
8 Midterm exam
9 Korean cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Korea.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 271–279.
10 Indonesian; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Southeast Asia.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 313–148.
11 Vietnamese and Phillipine cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Southeast Asia.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 313–148.
12 Thai cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “Southeast Asia.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 313–148.
13 Indian cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “India.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 543–559.
14 Indian cuisine; Indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, food culture Nenes, Michael F. “India.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 543–559.
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

The International Culinary Schools, The Art Institutes. International Cuisine. Edited by Michael F. Nenes, 1st ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Suggested Readings/Materials

Professional Chef.  New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2006. Print. ISBN 978-0-470-42 135-2

Gisslen, Wayne, and J. Gerard Smith. Professional cooking. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2015. Print. ISBN 978-0-470-19752-3

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
15
Laboratory / Application
1
10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
75
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
25
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
35
    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