Information Package / Course Catalogue
Speed Reading Techniques With Understanding
Course Code: SYB188
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

By transmitting various words to the brain faster, to ensure that the read text can be read, understood and perceived in a much shorter time.

Course Content

It is always important to read the texts quickly and with understanding within a certain period of time. The speed reading technique is the technique of expanding the visual field of the eye by training the eye muscles and being able to read the necessary places on the words. With the speed reading technique, an effective tempo is gained to the eye and harmony between vision and perception is achieved. Speed reading means not only reading texts quickly, but also reading and understanding them at the same time. This is called “speed reading with understanding”. If you do not understand what you read, you are not read. Thanks to visual acuity, experience, analysis and fast reading techniques, the reading speed can be increased up to 10 times if desired. Speed reading is a skill that can be developed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Eye muscles and vision develop.
2.Visual perception, motivation and concentration improve.
3.Distraction decreases and the ability to focus improves.
4.Can read words in groups of three or four and master the entire text.
5.Can read an average of 500 words per minute and can read a medium-length book in 2-3 hours.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Speed Reading Techniques with Understanding and Reading Psychology
2.Speed Reading Techniques with Understanding
3.Learn Speed-Reading Fast: A Practical Guide on How to Read Faster, Remember More, and Unlock Your Potential - Joseph Milano
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definitions and Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definitions and Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Definitions and Concepts / Practice
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Definitions and Concepts / Practice
Week 5 - Practice
Practise
Week 6 - Practice
Practise
Week 7 - Practice
Practise
Week 8 - Practice
Practise
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 10 - Practice
Practise
Week 11 - Practice
Practise
Week 12 - Practice
Practise
Week 13 - Practice
Practise
Week 14 - Practice
Practise
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%9
Assignment Examination1%1
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory52220
Lecture - Practice92236
Practice Examination64130
Quiz81116
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-15
OÇ-1
2
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3
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4
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2
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2
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OÇ-4
2
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3
OÇ-5
2
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026