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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60232TATOZ-GAS0443 Gastronomy and Semiotics 2 Fall 2 0 2 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: Explaining the role of semiotics in the design of objects, services, and systems. It is aimed to make product reviews and readings based on theoretical and analytical analysis from the gastronomy perspective.
Course Content: Basic information about Gastronomy and Semiotics will be given. How the process from "Field to Table" takes place will be analyzed with semiotics analysis in gastronomy. Just as the material is important in the creation of a work of art, the selection of the material and the care shown in the processing of the selected material are decisive in the formation of the meal, and with this competence, the food turns into a work of art, in line with the definition, it includes the structure of Turkish and World Cuisine and innovation in gastronomy.

Course Specific Rules

As the Course Requirements, students are expected to participate in classes, actively participate in class discussions and evaluations, complete their homework within the given time and check their e-mails daily through OIS.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Will be able to observe the effect of iconic, indicative and symbolic indicators in gastronomy
  2) Will be able to interpret general semiotics approaches and evaluate theorists.
  3) Explain the history of semiotics and define basic concepts of semiotics.
  4) Will be able to explain the signification process, codes and code types in semiotics.
  5) Will be able to evaluate the structures of Turkish and World Cuisine with the method of semiotics on examples from various media.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Will be able to analyze the field of gastronomy using the method of semiotics.
  2) Will be able to design products that can make sense in a predetermined way.
  3) Will be able to analyze the theorists who guide semiotics and interpret the indicators.
  4) Students will be able to practice the creation and analysis of indicators in the field of communication of semiotics.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) He/She can take responsibility and apply ethical values in her profession.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Semiotics Introduction and History of Semiotics Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
2) Indicator, String in Communication Field Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
3) Ferdinand de Saussure and Linguistic Indicator Properties Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
4) Indicator, Semiotics and Types of Indicators Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
5) Charles Sanders Peirce Semiotics Theory Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
6) Algeirdas Gremass Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
7) Roland Barthes Connotation and Plain Meaning Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
8) Midterm
9) Umberto Eco and Semiotics Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
10) Semiotics Analysis in Gastronomy Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
11) Semiotics Analysis in Gastronomy Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
12) Semiotics Analysis in Gastronomy Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
13) Semiotics Analysis in Gastronomy Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
14) Semiotics Analysis in Gastronomy Presentation uploaded to the OIS system and recommended printed publications
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Tüm dönemi içeren sunular verilecektir.
Presentations containing the entire period will be given.
References:  Fatma Erkman Akerson, Göstergebilime Giriş, Multilingual,İstanbul
 Hayati Beşirli, Yemek Sosyolojisi, Phoenix Yayınevi,
 Mina Holland, Yemek Atlası, YKY
 Jack Goody, Yemek Mutfak Sınıf
 F.de Saussure, Genel Dilbilim Dersleri, Çev. Prof. Dr. Berke Vardar, İstanbul, ABC yayınları
 Berke Vardar, Dilbilimin Temel Kavram ve İlkeleri, İstanbul, ABC yay
 Tahsin Yücel, Yapısalcılık , İstanbul, Can Yayınları
 Nükhet Güz ve diğ., Etkili İletişim Terimleri Sözlüğü, İstanbul, İnkilap Yayınları

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Understands the concepts and basic principles in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts 5
2) Knows the theory and practices of food and beverage business, gains entrepreneurial skills 5
3) Gains the ability to develop projects that will contribute to the field of food and beverage management, gastronomy and culinary arts
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 3
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 5

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7 CLO8 CLO9 CLO10
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 38
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 10 20
Midterms 1 15 15
Semester Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 55
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 93
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4