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CUL 216 - International Cuisine


Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the cuisines of the world, including Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa. Students are exposed to history, cultural influences and common recipes. 

Prerequisite(s): Take CUL 101 CUL 102 CUL 155  and CUL 220  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Sanitation rules set forth in DHEC guidelines.
  • Planning a variety of menus for differing styles of buffets.
  • Food placement for flow of service.
  • Costing out buffets for cost per person.
  • Prep work for prior to buffets. 
  • Differing styles of beffets and their correct use.
  • Flow of food through the prep and service to maintain correct and safe temperatures.
  • Flow of service between the front and back of the house.
  • Different ethnic ingredients, methods of cooking and equipment.
  • Different ethnic cultures and its effect on the cuisine.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • Standard Culinary Arts Program Uniform and Supplies as stated in Culinary Arts Program Policies.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Develop a menu for a buffet.
  2. Cost out a buffet menu including a price per person.
  3. Run the flow of service between front and back of house during buffet.
  4. Produce foods for a buffet from different cultures.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy



Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022