Speak Up!
In this module, you will complete a mini-case. This type of case study is based actual medical cases from the literature. You will work to evaluate a patient, and synthesize brain-behavior links through directed questions. You can use your textbook and the lectures as a starting point, but you will need to do additional research. For mini-case studies, you will turn in one slide with all of your answers. No other format is accepted.
Objectives
- Break down cortical areas associated with language.
- Diagnose language disorders (or aphasias).
- Explain the language consequences of damage to or dysfunction in a brain area or areas.
Instructions
- Download the Language and Lateralization Case Study
- . There are 3 questions on this assignment. You must document your sources.
- Complete the scenario that corresponds to the first letter of your last name:
- Last names E to I = Case #2
- Upload a singleslide with all of your answers (think: infographic). No other format will be accepted. If you did not use PowerPoint to make your presentation, please convert to PDF. Do not paste a link to your assignment, as permissions to view it may not transfer into Canvas. Warning: if you submit unformatted text, even if you answer all the questions, you will receive a “0”. This is a visual assignment. You must make a presentation.
