(English version below)
Graag kondigen we aan dat de eerstvolgende sessie een EUTOPIA lezing is, mede georganiseerd door WOLEC en BCLS met steun van een EUTOPIA LW grant. De sessie vindt plaats op dinsdag 18 februari van 14:00 tot ten laatste 15:30 in C3.06 (Vergaderzaal PE). Spreker Prof. Dr. Emma Rodero (Pompeu Fabra University) zal een lezing geven met als titel: "The Sound of Stories: Unveiling the Brain’s Response to Audio Fiction".
Emma Rodero is Hoogleraar Mediapsychologie en Neurocommunicatie aan de Pompeu Fabra Universiteit (Spanje), Doctor in Communicatie, Doctor in Psychologie, Master in Stempathologie en Master in de Cognitieve Psychologie. Ze is directeur van het Media Psychology Lab (UPF), waar ze de fysiologische reacties van mensen (hartslag, huidgeleiding, emotionele respons…) analyseert om te begrijpen hoe zij verschillende mediale boodschappen (radio, stem, audio, podcast, televisie…) waarnemen, verwerken en erop reageren, evenals hun interactie met technologie (Virtual Reality, Smart Speakers…). Ze ontving een Marie Curie-beurs (Europese Unie) om onderzoek te doen in de Verenigde Staten naar de cognitieve verwerking van geluidsboodschappen met behulp van psychofysiologische meetmethoden. Ze heeft gewerkt aan Indiana University en de University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Rodero is auteur van meer dan twaalf boeken en ongeveer zeventig wetenschappelijke artikelen over stem, geluid en radio. Aan de Pompeu Fabra Universiteit geeft ze regelmatig cursussen over Publiek Spreken en Mediapsychologie. Daarnaast heeft ze meer dan tien jaar ervaring in de radio-industrie. Ze is momenteel ook stemacteur en heeft prijzen gewonnen voor verschillende radioprogramma’s.
De voertaal is het Engels. Een broodjeslunch wordt voorzien. We vragen u om uw aanwezigheid ten laatste tegen 11 februari via deze link te bevestigen. Voor meer informatie over WOLEC, klik hier.
Hopelijk tot dan!
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The next session is a EUTOPIA lecture, co-organized by WOLEC and BCLS with support from an EUTOPIA LW grant. The session will take place on Tuesday 18 February from 14:00 till 15:30 in room C3.06 (Vergaderzaal PE). Prof. Dr. Emma Rodero (Pompeu Fabra University) will give a lecture titled: "The Sound of Stories: Unveiling the Brain’s Response to Audio Fiction".
Emma Rodero is a Full Professor of Media Psychology and Neurocommunication at Pompeu Fabra University (Spain), Ph.D. in Communication, Ph.D. in Psychology, Master in Pathology of Voice, and Master in Psychology of Cognition. She is the Director of the Media Psychology Lab (UPF), where she analyses people’s physiological responses (heart rate, skin conductance, emotional response…) to understand how they perceive, process, and respond to different media messages (radio, voice, audio, podcast, television…) and the interaction with technology (Virtual Reality, Smart Speakers…). She was awarded a Marie Curie grant (European Union) to conduct research in the United States on the cognitive processing of sound messages using psychophysiological measurement methodologies. She has worked at Indiana University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Rodero is the author of more than twelve books and approximately seventy scientific articles on voice, sound, and radio. At Pompeu Fabra University, she regularly teaches courses on Public Speaking and Media Psychology. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience in the radio industry. She is currently also a voice-over artist and has received awards for several radio programs.
The lecture will be held in English. A sandwich lunch will be provided. We ask you to confirm your presence via this link by 11 February. For more information about WOLEC, click here.
We hope to see you there!
Abstract
Understanding how the brain interprets sound is fundamental to creating impactful audio fiction stories. This presentation explores the cognitive and emotional processing of key sound components in storytelling: music, sound effects, sound shots and binaural audio. Drawing on psychophysiological research, the session highlights how these elements evoke listeners’ mental imagery, capture attention, and enhance recall.
Music’s role in amplifying emotional responses, the imagery-boosting power of sound effects, and the immersive potential of sound filters and binaural sound will be discussed based on different published studies. Attendees will gain insights into the intricate interplay of sound with human cognition, examining physiological measures such as heart rate and electrodermal activity alongside behavioral and emotional responses.
By dissecting the ‘listening zone’ – a framework considering spatial and perspective sound design – the talk provides a comprehensive understanding of how soundscapes transform passive listening into active engagement. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies to design audio experiences that resonate deeply with audiences, leveraging science to optimize the auditory impact.
This session is ideal for researchers, audio producers, and storytellers, keen to harness the transformative potential of sound in narrative media.
