| Course Name | American Cuisine |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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| CLM 450 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Elective | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course is designed to develop the skills of the chef in American (North and South) styles of cookery, showcasing individual dishes and specific techniques. |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | A general introduction to American 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. |
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| Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | X | |
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | The Cuisine of North America; New England States, Mid-Atlantic States | Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of New England.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 1–43. Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of the Mid-Atlantic States.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 43–91. |
| 3 | The Cuisine of North America; South, Floribbean cuisine | Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of the South.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 91–137. Nenes, Michael F. “Floribbean Cuisine.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 137-181. |
| 4 | The Cuisine of North America; Cajun and Creole, Central Plains | Nenes, Michael F. “Cajun and Creole Cuisine.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 181–231. Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of the Central Plains.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 231–283. |
| 5 | The Cuisine of North America; Texas and Tex-Mex | Nenes, Michael F. “Texas and Tex-Mex Cuisine.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 283–335. |
| 6 | The Cuisine of North America; California | Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of California.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 385–433. |
| 7 | The Cuisine of North America; Pacific Northwest, Hawaii | Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of Pacific Northwest.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 433–475. Nenes, Michael F. “The Cuisine of Hawaii.” American regional cuisine, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016, pp. 475–531. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | The Cuisine of Mexico | Nenes, Michael F. “Mexico.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 1–49. |
| 10 | The Cuisine of South America; Venezuela, Brazil | Nenes, Michael F. “South America.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 49–106. |
| 11 | The Cuisine of South America; The Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile | Nenes, Michael F. “South America.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 49–106. |
| 12 | The Cuisine of South America; Argentina, Uruguay | Nenes, Michael F. “South America.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 49–106. |
| 13 | The Cuisine of the Caribbean; Jamaica, Barbados, Bahama, Trinidad Tobago | Nenes, Michael F. “The Caribbean.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 106–148. |
| 14 | The Cuisine of the Caribbean; Cuba, Dominican Rebuplic | Nenes, Michael F. “The Caribbean.” International Cuisine, The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009, pp. 106–148. |
| 15 | New England Practice and demonstrate a typical New England Favorite | |
| 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 | Nenes, Michael F. American regional cuisine. 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016. The International Culinary Schools, The Art Institutes. International Cuisine. Edited by Michael F. Nenes, 1st ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2009. |
| 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 | 20 |
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exam | ||
| Midterm | 1 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 |
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 5 | 75 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 25 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 0 | |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 4 | |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 8 | |
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | |||
| Presentation / Jury | |||
| Project | 1 | 20 | |
| Seminar / Workshop | |||
| Oral Exam | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | |
| Final Exams | 1 | 18 | |
| Total | 154 |
| # | 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 | 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 | 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 | X | ||||
| 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 | X | ||||
| 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
