Describe the neuroimaging methods used to study impaired and normal language, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each for the study of this function. The essay will describe the types of language functions studied. A really GOOD essay will indicate how neuroimaging studies have complemented single case studies of language. It should note the APPLICATION of neuroimaging to studying different LANGUAGES and sign language. It should evaluate whether these techniques can show those areas that are SUFFICIENT or necessary for language PROCESSING.

Describe the neuroimaging methods used to study impaired and normal language, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each for the study of this function. The essay will describe the types of language functions studied. A really good essay will indicate how neuroimaging studies have complemented single case studies of language. It should note the application of neuroimaging to studying different languages and sign language. It should evaluate whether these techniques can show those areas that are sufficient or necessary for language processing.