MATHEMATICS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0617	International Food Culture	Fall	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives:	This course aims to look at the brief history of the world cuisines and examine their characteristic features. We are going to see the influence of international cuisines and see how they influenced each other. How are the reputations of the speciafic cuisines around the world. The popular ones and the reasons of the success. There will be a movie screening and also a project will be prepared after experiencing one of the world cuisines.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Content

Project: Each student should create a new instagram account for this project. The account should be open to public. No private accounts. It would be like a foodie instagram account. Once you open the account you need to send me with your instagram account, name and last name and student number.
For the Project, you are going to go and try a restaurant (preferably a cuisine that you have never tried before) Then you are going to post photos of the food you try at the restaurant, the decoration of the restaurant, the menu and yourself on the table. Under each post you are going to write the name of the dishes and how you like it. Also make comment of the decoration, the ambiance, and your experience and etc… How was the taste? Why did you like it? Are you going to go to this restaurant again and etc… You will use the hashtag #baufoodculture2019
You are free to post any other gastronomic experiences on your instagram account. Also follow @tadindaseyahat account where I can follow up your post.
The restaurant you will try is going to be a cuisine that you have never tried before. No Italian, no Turkish, no American cuisines. Thai, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Indian, Peruvian, Lebanese, African, Mexican cuisines are perfect alternatives.

40 % : Final
30 % : Midterm
15 % Attendence & Participation
15% Project (Between October 21-27th)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	History of Food-Where the foods are coming from? Eating habits in the early ages. EUROPEAN CUISINES
2)	No Class! Assignment Documentary: Watch Street Food on Netflix the first 2 episodes: Bangkok Thailand and Osaka Japan
3)	Italy-Brief History and Characteristic Features-Why do we love Italian food? Place in the World
4)	France- Brief History and Characteristic Features-Why is it considered the best cuisine in the world? Movie: Julie & Julia, Paris Can Wait
5)	Guest Speaker-Chef from Gastronomy Department
6)	No Class- Students are required to go to a restaurant and do the Project this week.
7)	Spain- Brief History and Characteristic Features-Tapas Culture-What’s its place in the world?
8)	ASIAN CUISINES China- Brief History and Characteristic Features-Why is it very different than other? Contribution to World Food Scene
9)	Japan- Brief History and Characteristic Features-Sushi In the World- Movie: Tampopo, Jiro Dreams of Sushi
10)	Thailand- Brief History and Characteristic Features –Its success in the world
11)	India- Brief History and Characteristic Features-Movie: The Hundred Food Journey, Lion
12)	Arab Cuisines- Brief History and Characteristic Features. Iranian Cuisines and influence between Arab and Turkish
13)	Turkey- Brief History and Characteristic Features-Ottoman Cuisine and contemporary Turkish Cuisine
14)	AMERİCAN CUISINES Mexico: Brief History and Characteristic Features –Spanish Influence
15)	USA- Brief History and Characteristic Features-The contribution to the world food scene Peru: Why is it becoming the most popular cuisine? Nikkei and Chiafa cuisines

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	TV Shows: • King Corn • Anthony Bourdain-No Reservations/Parts Unknown • Supersizers • Ugly Delicious • Street Food
References:	Blogs: • www.tadindaseyahat.com • www.theculturetrip.com • www.thrillist.com • www.buzzfeedtasty.com

Evaluation System

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,	4
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,	4
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.