Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Turkish Cuisine GMS401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Atıf AKKİL
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Atıf AKKİL (Güz)
Goals This course aims to teach students the history, fundamental characteristics, and regional varieties of Turkish cuisine. The course covers soups, meat dishes, vegetable dishes, pastries, desserts, and appetizers. In practical sessions, students learn how to prepare traditional Turkish dishes, cooking techniques, and presentation skills. Regional flavors and local recipes are explored through hands-on exercises.
Course Content History of Turkish cuisine, basic ingredients and cooking methods, soups, meat dishes, vegetable dishes, pastries, desserts, appetizers, regional recipes, and practical cooking exercises.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the historical, cultural, and regional diversity of Turkish cuisine.
2 Prepare traditional and regional dishes using professional culinary techniques.
3 Apply flavor balance, cooking methods, and presentation skills.
4 Gain practical experience in gastronomy and perform critical evaluations.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course introduction and concept of Turkish cuisine Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week Historical development and cultural context Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion, Drama
3. Week Fundamental ingredients and cooking techniques Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Soups and practical preparation Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Meat dishes I Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Meat dishes II Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Vegetable dishes I Practice
8. Week Vegetable dishes II Practice
9. Week Pastries I Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10. Week Pastries II Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Desserts I Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Desserts II Practice
13. Week Appetizers and mezes Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Regional culinary examples Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
8 Recognizes Turkish and world cuisines, knows their differences and similarities, knows how to reach all local and international recipes
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY8 4 4 5 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Erke, E. (Hazırlayan) (2021). Asırlık tariflerle Türk mutfağı. GES Yayınları. ISBN 978-975-17-4862-1
  • Şahin Perçin, N., & Uçuk, C. (2025). Applied Turkish cuisine (2nd ed.). Nobel Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-625-439-049-4
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 3 3 9
Preparation, After Class Study 2 2 4
Research 2 2 4
Presentation (Preparation) 3 4 12
Practice 14 2 28
Other Activities 1 2.5 2.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Midterm Preparation 2 3 6
Final 1 1 1
Practice 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 4 2 8
Classroom Activities 2 4 8
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0