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  5. Comparative Culinary Culture Studies
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Last Updated: 30/09/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
GMS523 - Comparative Culinary Culture Studies I. SEMESTER 3 +0 6.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Instructor(s) DOÇ. DR. OSMAN GÜLDEMİR
Mode of Delivery This course is conducted only in the form of face to face teaching.
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Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
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Work Placement Comparative culinary culture research is carried out.
Aims of the Course

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 Links between food heritage and cultural identities
Week - 2 Eating habits
Week - 3 Eating on the street
Week - 4 Eating at home
Week - 5 Cooking behaviors
Week - 6 Food preparation and presentation methods
Week - 7 Consumption of food groups
Week - 8 Gender in the kitchen
Week - 9 Seasonal variations
Week - 10 Rituals associated with food during transition periods
Week - 11 Food and socializing
Week - 12 Culinary culture and taboos
Week - 13 Geographical differences and culinary cultures
Week - 14 One-dimensional and multi-dimensional culinary culture comparisons

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Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 20
Final Exam 1 40
2.Midterm Exam 1 40
Toplam (%) 100

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