U-6 Diss Neuroscience

READING AND RESOURCES Read the following chapter in your textbook: Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience Bob Garrett; Gerald Hough Chapter 9: “Hearing and Language" Speech and the Brain: Exploring Aphasia and Language Acquisition In this discussion, you are going to explore the fascinating world of how our brains handle language and the diverse ways in which people can experience speech difficulties. You will focus on Michael and Mia, who represent different types of language challenges. Michael's Broca's aphasia and Mia's Wernicke's aphasia will help us understand the specific brain regions involved in these conditions and the speech difficulties they face. Additionally, you will tackle the intriguing question of language acquisition, comparing and contrasting the experiences of those who learn multiple languages in childhood with those who pick up a second language later in life. This discussion will not only deepen your understanding of the brain and language but also shed light on the real-world experiences of individuals with language disorders and multilingual backgrounds. Given that Michael has Broca’s aphasia and Mia has Wernicke’s aphasia, please respond to the following questions. What brain regions are involved in each? What speech difficulties would we see in Michael and Mia? Compare and contrast the differences between learning multiple languages at the same time (e.g., in childhood) compared to learning a second language later in life.