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BES 211 - Turkish Cuisine Culture

Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Dr. Kübra DEMİR
Instructors: Arş. Gör. Dr. Kübra DEMİR

Course Objective

The history and culture of the Turkish cuisine is understood in terms of food, beverages, preparation, cooking and processing of these foods in the national and regional / regional contexts, and the understanding of the tools and methods used for these operations.

Course Content

Cultural and historical development of Turkish Cuisine, national and regional food and beverages specific to Turkish Cuisine, preparation and cooking methods, processing methods and tools used, recognition of kitchens according to regions and regions, Turkish Cuisine applications on special days and events

Required Resources

1. Kutluay Merdol, T., Beslenme Antropolojisi, Ankara, 2012
2. Toygar K., Berkok N., Ankara Mutfak Kültürü ve Yemekleri, Ankara, 1999.
3. Türk Mutfak Kültürü, TC Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları. 

Recommended Resources

All related scientific portals and web sites

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Recognition of kitchens according to regions / regions
  2. Learning of food and beverages specific to Turkish Cuisine, preparation and cooking methods, tableware and equipment.
  3. Learning of traditional and regional / regional food processing and storage practices in Turkish Cuisine
  4. To learn the general cultural characteristics and historical development of Turkish Cuisine

Core Area Distribution

(72) Health%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGroup Study

Assessment & Evaluation

Performance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period16116
Midterm122
Quiz000
Assignment21020
Practice000
Final155

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1The concept of Turkish culinary culture and an introduction to Turkish culinary cultures.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
2Historical development of Turkish culinary culture.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
3Traditional and regional/local food processing and preservation practices in Turkish cuisine.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
4The tools and equipment used in Turkish culinary culture, as well as preparation, cooking, and serving methods.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
5An Evaluation of Turkish Cuisine from a Nutritional and Health PerspectiveŞanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
6Turkish culinary culture and practices at special occasions and events.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
7Public holidayPublic holiday
8Midterm ExamMidterm Exam
9Culinary culture and practices of the Marmara Region.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
10Culinary culture and practices of the Aegean and Mediterranean regions.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
11Culinary culture and practices of the Black Sea Region.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
12Culinary culture and practices of the Central Anatolian region.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
13Culinary culture and practices of the Southeastern Anatolia region.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
14Culinary culture and practices of the Eastern Anatolia region.Şanlıer, N., Sürücüoğlu, M.S. (2021). Türk Muttfağı. Hedef yayıncılık
15An overviewChapter 14
16Final SınavıFinal Sınavı