Information Package / Course Catalogue
Developing Cognitive Attention and Reading Skills
Course Code: TS017
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to improve students' attention, concentration, and cognitive focus skills to increase their reading speed and comprehension level. Speed reading strategies, mental focus exercises, and attention-enhancing techniques are presented through practical applications.

Course Content

The course also aims to enhance students’ attention, concentration, and cognitive awareness skills to boost their reading speed and comprehension capacity. It covers techniques for fast and effective reading, mental attention exercises, strategies to cope with digital distractions, and memory-supporting methods. Individual development is supported through applied activities.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic principles of attention and cognitive focus.
2.Analyzes the cognitive processes involved in reading.
3.Applies speed reading techniques.
4.Uses strategic reading methods to enhance comprehension.
5.Plans daily exercises to improve attention.
6.Develops the ability to manage digital distraction.
7.Creates individual solutions for concentration-related issues.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Maviş, A. (2023). Speed Reading Techniques. Yediveren Publishing.
2.Yıldız, M. (2023). Comprehension-Based Speed Reading Techniques. Az Publishing.
3.Yıldırım, A. (2023). Cognitive Skills: Attention and Sequencing Set (2 Books). Ahbap Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Concepts of attention, cognition, and reading
Week 2 - Theoretical
The brain and attention: Neuroscientific approaches
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cognitive foundations of the reading process
Week 4 - Theoretical
Concentration-enhancing exercises
Week 5 - Theoretical
Developing eye muscles and visual tracking
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction to speed reading techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Speed reading while maintaining comprehension/exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm and practical assessment
Week 9 - Theoretical
The relationship between time management and attention
Week 10 - Theoretical
Coping with attention distraction in the digital age/exam
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reading habits and motivation techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cognitive memory-supporting reading strategies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Creating an individual exercise plan
Week 14 - Theoretical
Creating an individual exercise plan
Week 15 - Final Exam
Exam/final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment33112
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
3
2
5
2
OÇ-2
5
2
2
5
OÇ-3
2
2
5
2
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
4
OÇ-7
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026