Hunger Filmi Bağlamında Gastronomi Öğrencilerinin Meslek Algılarına Yönelik Nitel Bir Araştırma: Batman Üniversitesi Örneği

Abstract

Bu çalışma, gastronomi ve mutfak sanatları bölümü öğrencilerinin aşçılık mesleğine yönelik kariyer bakış açılarını, medya içeriklerinin etkisi bağlamında incelemektedir. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden fenomenoloji yöntemiyle yürütülen araştırmada, Batman Üniversitesi’nde öğrenim gören ve henüz profesyonel mutfak deneyimi bulunmayan 20 öğrenciye Hunger (2023) filmi izletilmiş, ardından açık uçlu sorulardan oluşan bir anket uygulanmıştır. Veriler tematik analiz yöntemiyle değerlendirilmiş ve katılımcıların meslek algılarında motivasyon, gerçekçilik, liderlik algısı ve medya etkisi gibi temaların öne çıktığı belirlenmiştir. Bulgular, öğrencilerin filmi çoğunlukla hegemonik veya müzakereci biçimde alımladığını ve filmin hem idealize edilmiş kariyer imajlarını hem de mutfak sektörünün zorluklarını görünür kıldığını göstermektedir. Araştırma, medya içeriklerinin mesleki farkındalık geliştirme potansiyelini ortaya koymakta ve gastronomi eğitiminde film temelli pedagojik yaklaşımların önemini vurgulamaktadır. Sonuç olarak, Hunger filmi, gastronomi öğrencileri için yalnızca bir görsel anlatı değil, aynı zamanda kariyer planlamasında etik sorgulama, sınıfsal farkındalık ve psikolojik dayanıklılık gibi unsurları güçlendiren bir öğrenme aracı olarak değerlendirilmektedir.

Keywords

• Gastronomi
• Kariyer Algısı
• Medya Etkisi
• Aşçılık Mesleği

Supporting Institution

Batman Üniversitesi

Project Number

E-28962623-204.01.07-260957

Ethical Statement

BATMAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ REKTÖRLÜĞÜ Etik Kurulu

Thanks

Emeği geçen herkese Teşekkür ederim.

A Qualitative Study on Gastronomy Students' Perceptions of Their Profession in the Context of the Film Hunger: The Case of Batman University

Abstract

This study examines the career perspectives of students in the gastronomy and culinary arts department towards the profession of cooking, within the context of media content. Conducted using the phenomenological method, a qualitative research design, the study involved showing the film Hunger 20 students studying at Batman University Gastronomy and kitchen arts department who did not yet have professional kitchen experience, followed by an interview consisting of open-ended questions. The data were evaluated using thematic analysis, and it was determined that themes such as motivation, realism, perception of leadership, and media influence were prominent in the participants' perceptions of the profession. The findings indicate that students mostly interpreted the film in a hegemonic or negotiated manner, and that the film made visible both idealised career images and the challenges of the culinary sector. The research highlights the potential of media content to develop professional awareness and emphasises the importance of film-based pedagogical approaches in gastronomy education. Consequently, the film Hunger is considered not only a visual narrative for gastronomy students but also a learning tool that strengthens elements such as ethical questioning, class awareness, and psychological resilience in career planning.

Keywords

• Gastronomy Education
• Career Perception
• Reception Analysis
• Thematic Analysis
• Hunger

Supporting Institution

Batman University

Project Number

E-28962623-204.01.07-260957

Ethical Statement

BATMAN UNIVERSITY RECTORATE Ethics Committee

Thanks

I would like to thank everyone involved.

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