DEFINE the term 'aphasia', note the different types and be AWARE of the controversy over whether these are clear-cut disorders (CF. Wernicke Broca Lichtheim model). It should describe the various symptoms of aphasia and the associated brain region damaged, and evaluate whether this DAMAGE means the AREA is necessary for the function disrupted. A really good essay will also describe the debate over whether Wernicke’s area is unitary. The essay will consider the aphasias’ contribution to models of language function.

Define the term 'aphasia', note the different types and be aware of the controversy over whether these are clear-cut disorders (cf. Wernicke Broca Lichtheim model). It should describe the various symptoms of aphasia and the associated brain region damaged, and evaluate whether this damage means the area is necessary for the function disrupted. A really good essay will also describe the debate over whether Wernicke’s area is unitary. The essay will consider the aphasias’ contribution to models of language function.