The Comparative Study of the Culinary Curriculum Between Taiwan and USA

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Abstract The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the differences in educational paradigm, curriculum design, developmental mode, and curriculum practice in culinary art between Taiwan and USA. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations are made with the purpose of improving culinary education in Taiwan. This study adopts comparative education methodology and content analysis. The points of comparison are educational objectives, definition, curriculum design, and development. The length of schooling, curriculum design, and degree offering are similar between Taiwan and USA. The article concludes with a series of recommendation. doi:10.1300/J385v05n02_08