Abstract
This paper outlines a qualitative evaluation of a course developed to provide intercultural learning opportunities in a non-language major higher education (HE) context in Japan. The course was established as an intercultural educational option given goals in the institution to support the internationalisation of students. The evaluation of the course led to understanding of perspectives towards the course among the students who selected it, and outcomes relating to intercultural learning. From this understanding, the researchers identified ways to enhance the course design and, it was hoped, intercultural learning opportunities. The elective contentbased course aimed to develop awareness of diversity among English-speaking people, awareness of diversity in English language use in the world, and to support independent learning and reflective skills. The paper provides details of the course design and rationale, before presenting the research. Data were collected from 69 students from two sources: individual student reflections following each lesson; and individual evaluative end of course comments relating to the learning objectives. A content analysis using data-driven coding revealed that the course was meaningful for intercultural learning among these students. The research findings highlight the significance of providing intercultural education options in non-language major settings.
