To what extent do language disorders inform us about ‘normal’ language functioning? Discuss the concept of normality and the contributions made to our understanding of ‘normal’ language functioning by examining a variety of language disorders and language-related conditions. Choose 2 different disorders as a basis for your discussion (one based on your presentation and one of any presentation made in class by other students).
** Broca's aphasia and ** Wernickes aphasia (i can send the presentations)
For this question you are expected to:
• Provide a critical account of the views presented
please included these sources :
*Trevor A. Harley 2008 The psychology of language: from data to theory
Aitchison J. 2007 The articulate mammal
Lees, J., Urwin, S., Children with language disorders, 1997, (
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Van Lancker Sidtis, D., Formulaic language and Language disorders,
Munro, N. Handbook of child language disorders, I