SPICE is a program of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.
History
Scholarly Publications
The Shang Dynasty, 1600 to 1050 BCE
October 2007
The Shang Dynasty marked the middle of China’s Bronze Age and was a dynasty that made great contributions to Chinese civilization.
Arts of the Silk Road
October 2007
The travel of artistic motifs, styles, and techniques along the Silk Road is closely bound up with the larger context of the travel of beliefs, ideas, and technology.
Introduction to Buddhism
October 2007
Buddhism, one of the major world religions, began in India around thesixth century B.C.E.
News
SPICE and documentary filmmaker team up to teach students about Afghanistan
September 2005
SPICE and Documentary Filmmaker Team Up to Teach Students about Afghanistan
Reischauer Scholars Honored at Stanford
September 2007
On August 17, 2007, SPICE held an awards ceremony to honor two of the top scholars of its Reischauer Scholars Program, a distance learning course on Japan and U.S.-Japan relations for high school...
SPICE wins Buchanan Prize for fourth time
May 2008
On April 4 SPICE formally received the 2008 Franklin Buchanan Prize at the Association for Asian Studies conference in Atlanta.
Events
Examining Long-Term Radiation Effects
April 4, 2009
On April 4, 2009, SPICE co-sponsored a high school teachers' workshop with Stanford's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) and the National Consortium for Teaching about...
Pearl Harbor Memory: Survivor Reflections
July 27, 2009
"Pearl Harbor Memory: Survivor Reflections" was a panel presentation that took place during a "Pearl Harbor: History, Memory, Memorial" summer institute that was sponsored by the AsiaPacificEd...
Japanese American Experiences of World War II
November 18, 2011
SPICE is co-sponsoring a panel discussion, "Commemorating 70 Years Since Executive Order 9066: 1942-2012," at Stanford University.
Projects
Hana-Stanford Conference on Korea for U.S. Secondary School Teachers
Hana-Stanford Conference on Korea for U.S. Secondary Teachers was established at the Korean Studies Program in 2012 with the generous support of Hana Financial Group.
English
Teaching Resources on China
China is a rising global power with a rich culture and history, yet it is not generally well understood by outsiders.
English
Teaching Resources on Korea
To promote a deeper understanding of Korean culture, history, and contemporary issues, we recommend the following diverse set of teaching resources and curriculum tools to bring Korea to life in K...
English
Multimedia
Silk Road Ensemble: The Road to Beijing
December 2013
In this documentary, which features Yo-Yo Ma, students learn about the Silk Road Ensemble and the Ensemble's musicians.
Japan's Geological Factors
March 2012
Video of Japan's Geological Factors - An Interpretive History of Japan, Lesson 1 In this lecture, Professor Okimoto discusses how Japan’s geography and geological factors have influenced its economics, society, and culture.
Japan's Distinctive History
March 2012
Video of Japan's Distinctive History - An Interpretive History of Japan, Lesson 2 In this lecture, Professor Okimoto explores distinctive and unique aspects of Japan’s history.
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