COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0617 | International Food Culture | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards. | 4 |
2) | To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration. | |
3) | To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware. | |
3) | To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology. | |
4) | To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology. | |
5) | To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods. | |
6) | To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization. | 4 |
7) | To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education. | |
8) | To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach. | 4 |
9) | To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements. | |
10) | To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities. | |
11) | To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology. | 4 |
12) | To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively. | |
13) | To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology. | |
14) | To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world. | |
15) | To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws. | 4 |