Sophie Roch-Veiras

Sophie Roch-Veiras is a Lecturer at the Catholic University of the West (UCO Angers), Faculty of Humanities. She holds a Doctorate/HDR in didacticology of languages and cultures from the University of Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle (1994). Her research focuses on the interplay of emotions in text comprehension and foreign language learning, emphasizing how affective responses enhance engagement and memory retention.

Education: HDR in Didacticology, University of Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle (1994).

Research interests include emotional competence in language acquisition, the role of affective factors in learning, and pedagogical strategies that integrate emotional awareness. Her work bridges psychology and didacticology, advocating for emotionally responsive teaching methods.

Key contributions include studies on student emotional expression during thesis writing (2016) and the role of transgression in educational progress (2015). She coordinates research programs like COMEEN (Communication and Ecological Mediation) and P.A.L.I.E.R. (Perceptions and Affects in Immersive Learning).

Labs/Teams: Member of the CHUS public laboratory and the CoDiRe research group. Previously coordinated the LALIC lab's initiatives on intercultural learning and Francophonie studies.