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Presentation 2025-07-12 11:00
Reflection on Intercultural Adaptation and Personal Transformation through Study Abroad in India
Shoma Tanaka, Kayoko Nohara (Science Tokyo) TL2025-3
Abstract (in Japanese) (See Japanese page) 
(in English) This article reflects on the author’s experience of learning and using Tamil during a study abroad program in India, using Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle as a framework for structured debriefing. The account is compared with a free-form progress report written during the same period. Findings suggest that using Tamil fostered connection with South Indian individuals but sometimes alienated those from North and Northeast India. A comparison of the two writing styles revealed that Gibbs’ method describes experiences logically and objectively, while free writing allows the reader to relive the author’s experiences. Furthermore, it was suggested that the objectivity of the description differs depending on the writing style.
The result Gibbs’ model enabled logical, objective analysis, while the free-form writing evoked emotional engagement. Combining both approaches may improve the communicability and educational value of reflective writing, offering deeper insights and meaningful learning experiences for both writers and readers.
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(in English) Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle / India / Study abroad / / / / /  
Reference Info. IEICE Tech. Rep., vol. 125, no. 113, TL2025-3, pp. 10-15, July 2025.
Paper # TL2025-3 
Date of Issue 2025-07-05 (TL) 
ISSN Online edition: ISSN 2432-6380
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Committee TL  
Conference Date 2025-07-12 - 2025-07-12 
Place (in Japanese) (See Japanese page) 
Place (in English) Ehime University 
Topics (in Japanese) (See Japanese page) 
Topics (in English) Theme 1: Learning through reflection, Metaverse, Designing learning environments with human mental characteristics, Theme 2: Arts and Language, "Ba" in Co-Creation, Abduction and Innovation Theme 3: Language and Learning, Language Learning 
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Conference Code 2025-07-TL 
Language Japanese 
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Title (in English) Reflection on Intercultural Adaptation and Personal Transformation through Study Abroad in India 
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1st Author's Name Shoma Tanaka  
1st Author's Affiliation Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
2nd Author's Name Kayoko Nohara  
2nd Author's Affiliation Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
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Date Time 2025-07-12 11:00:00 
Presentation Time 30 minutes 
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Paper # TL2025-3 
Volume (vol) vol.125 
Number (no) no.113 
Page pp.10-15 
#Pages 6 
Date of Issue 2025-07-05 (TL) 

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