Chris Aruffo,
while training for
his MFA in Acting
Performance
(University of
Florida),
discovered an
unusual approach
to learning
dialects and
accent
(
more)
Chris Aruffo, while training for his MFA in Acting Performance (University of Florida), discovered an unusual approach to learning dialects and accents. Chris developed his techniques into a new, effective system of training— but was driven to know why it worked. Chris' pursuit of this question has brought him to McMaster University's Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour, and formed the focus of his Ph.D. studies. Chris comes to TEDx to describe the origins of his training approach, its theoretical underpinnings, and the new perspectives it offers to the study of language production, foreign accent, and natural pronunciation. Chris hopes this new idea may create new bridges between cultures and remove barriers to fluent second-language speech.
About TEDx:
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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