My B.A. Project Topic

A lot of people have been asking me questions about my project topic;and those who don't ask just look at me like 'girl you are so crazy for choosing that topic'.So,I'm going to explain a few things about the topic.

 The topic is 'The Impact of Stroke on Language Use and Structure' but I'll just focus on language generally.The brain is the most important part of the body,though some schools of thought think it is the heart.But, look at it like this which is more important in a car the engine or the steering? If you can answer this well then you understand better.The brain is also the largest and most recognised component of the nervous system.It is divided into cerebellum,cerebrum and the brain stem.The largest part of these three is the cerebrum and is also responsible for language.It is thereby divided into two lobes of the same size-the right and the left hemisphere.Language centres predominate in the left hemisphere and the LH is divided into two;the Broca's area and the Wernicke's area.

 Moreover,there is a particular amount of blood that is supplied to some part of the brain with oxygen that needs them so that the brain cells work intelligently.Hence,when the blood and oxygen are not supplied which happens because the artery of the brain clots,it is then said that there is a stroke.The scientific name for stroke is Cerebral Vascular Accident(CVA).Often times patients who have stroke have difficulty in using language the normal way.This is because the areas of the left hemisphere responsible for language have been affected and sometimes the tongue is twisted.The patient might also have difficulty in remembering things or they might forget almost immediately,and as such frustrated when making attempts to talk.Patients could also mispronounce words or say jargon. Finally,no matter what language symptom a stroke patient shows don't be scared of them or hostile towards them,just understand that the situation is beyond their control.It is not a time to move away from them or to hide young ones from them.But,a time to be closer to them because 'they heal with love'.If you live with one help them with their therapy-exercise both at the gym and at home,it helps.SHOW LOVE TO A STROKE PATIENT TODAY,to revive language-LANGUAGE IS LIFE.

Dream BIG!

A lot of people think that when they see themselves in a big way it is pride.No,it isn't,it is called high self esteem.That is, you can esteem yourself lowly or higly.What then is self esteem?.It is simply the way you see yourself as compared to others-'others' may be a situation,people etc.When you don't see yourself as equal to or above others then,you are said to have low self esteem and vice versa. Research has shown that the way an individual see themselves has a psychological effect on them and affects attimes their IQ and their interraction with people.People who don't think big most often do not go far and do not achieve much.They might do well initially but they will definitely not go far because they don't believe they could.Their is this general saying around the world from one generation to another that;youths are the leaders of tommorrow,and John C. Maxwell says that leadership is influence.Hence no one with low self esteem can assume a leadership role because they don't even belief they are equal to others let alone to have inflence over them. If we then as individual,organisation,government body,nation keep-up with this mentality where will it take us? To change your mentality somethings must change about you.First,you must determine in your heart to be great;the heart is very powerful-whatever you store in it is transfered to the brain which in turn processes it.Secondly,beleive in yourself;you must see yourself as able though the circumstance around you may be contrary.Thirdly,make friends that are achieves,friends who are confident,in themselves and in you;friends who can motivate you and encourage you.Lastly,take steps;though you may fall several times but, as you rise and try again your feet get more firm on the ground. These might seem so easy but sincerely it requires hard work;gold does not shine in a day,there are processes involved.Hence,laziness the mightiest enemy of greatness.You are your dream;DREAM BIG.