Department of History / வரலாறு

Department of History

Year of Establishment
UG History	:	1972
PG History		2016
Ph.D., History		2009(PT) 2014(FT)

Courses Offered

UG- History
PG-History
Ph. D., History

Non Major Papers offered

Commerce, Chemistry, Mathematics and Zoology

D.K.M COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS), VELLORE

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

B.A., HISTORY

Program Objective

To enable the students to understand the Pre – History & Geographical factors of Ancient India.

To make the students understand the political, social, economic and cultural heritage of India.

To know the Conditions of European Countries during the Two World War

To Enable the Students to Understand Evolution of Indian Administration (Ancient India to Modern India).

Students will gain knowledge about the political and social development of Tamil Nadu.

Programme Educational Objectives

The students obtain wider knowledge of facts and figures of the past and make the learner assimilate the essence of that through multidisciplinary approach.
To make the Students to Understand how USA become World Power
Students can understand the constituents of the tourism industry, impact of tourism, travel agents and tour operators.
Students can acquire knowledge about Mughal rule and their Administration, Architecture, Socio, Economic conditions.

Students will know the Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Programme Outcomes

. To apply acquired knowledge to able real life situation and work.

Acquired Communication skills that make a employable.

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To engage in lifelong learning.
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Recognize their global and local needs and attain the ability to become independent.

Develop a Multidisciplinary knowledge and emerge as Entrepreneurship.

Students will be able to demonstrate broad knowledge of historical events and periods and their significance.

An ability to understand various concepts, thoughts, movements and Shifts of power that shaped the historiography.

Research skills along with the expertise on a particular school/ area of historical studies.

Construct original historical arguments based on primary source material.

Awareness of current historical debates.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Students can write Competitive Exams like TNPSC, UPSC and other departmental Exams.

Develop practical skills helpful in the study and understanding of historical events. Draw historical maps, charts, diagrams etc.

It enhances Employment opportunities in Museums, Archives of India, Archaeology, and Tourism Department.

It takes the learners into the intellectual forum through the study of history. It inculcates a sense of nationalism to enable the student community to face the onslaught of communalism and casteism.

Students can get awareness about women studies, women developments, women legal rights, Women Organizations and Movements.
The programme aims to combine academic studies and research by organizing regular seminars and involving students in projects conducted by the Centre for Historical Research.
The aim of the programme is to train highly-skilled experts by teaching applied history which includes a broad range of historical research and practices connected with applying historical knowledge to the contemporary social, political and economic activities.

Knowledge of the history of the India and 20^th Century modern world.

Informed familiarly with multiple Civilizations, cultures and diversity.

Attribute a given historian’s interpretation of the evidence to their historiography and/or theoretical framework.

B.A. [GENERAL] CBCS PATTERN WITH OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION

SEMESTER -I

S.NO	Part	Course Title	Ins. Hrs./Week	Credit	Title of paper	Syllabus
S.NO	Part		Ins. Hrs./Week	Credit	Title of paper	Syllabus
1	I	Language –I	6	4	Tamil –I /other language	View
2	II	English –I	6	4	English -I	View
3	III	Core paper -I	5	4	History of India upto 1000 C.E.	View
4	III	Core paper –II	5	4	History of India from 1000 C.E to 1526 C.E.	View
5	III	Allied Paper –I	6	5	Tourism I	View
6	IV	EVS	2	2	EVS	View

SEMESTER -II

S.No	Part	Course Title	Ins Hrs/Week	Credit	Title of the Paper	Syllabus
1	I	Language –II	6	4	Tamil –II /other language	View
2	II	English –II	6	4	English -II	View
3	III	Core paper –III	4	4	History of India from 1526 C.E. to 1707 C.E.	View
4	III	Core paper –IV	4	4	History of India from 1707 C.E. to 1858 C.E.	View
5	III	Allied Paper –II	6	5	Tourism - II	View
6	IV	Value Education	2	2	Value Education	View
7	IV	Soft Skill	2	1	Soft Skill	View

SEMESTER -III

S.No	Part	Course Title	Ins. Hrs./week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
1	I	Language –III	6	4	Tamil –III/ other language	View
2	II	English –III	6	4	English-III	View
3	III	Core paper –V	4	4	History of India from 1858 C.E. to 1947 C.E.	View
4	III	Core paper –VI	4	4	History of Tamil Nadu upto1565 C.E.	View
5	III	Allied Paper –III	6	5	Indian Economic Development-I	View
6	IV	Skill Based Subject –I	2	2	An Introduction to Museology and Archaeology	View
7	IV	Non-Major –I	2	2	Women Studies	View

SEMESTER -IV

S.No	Part	Course Title	Ins. Hrs./week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
1	III	Language –IV	6	4	Tamil-IV/other language	View
2	III	English –IV	6	4	English-IV	View
3	III	Core paper – VII	4	4	History of Tamil Nadu from 1565 C.E. to 1947 C.E.	View
4	III	Core paper –VIII	4	4	India and her Neighbours from 1900 C.E. to 2005 C.E.	View
5	III	Allied Paper –IV	6	5	Indian Economic Development-II	View
6	IV	Skill Based Subject –II	2	2	Human Rights Education	View
7	IV	Non-Major –II	2	2	Competitive Examination	View

SEMESTER -V

S.No	Part	Course Title	Ins. Hrs./week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
1	III	Core paper – IX	6	4	History of Europe from 1789 C.E. to 1914 C.E.	View
2	III	Core paper – X	6	4	History of Ancient World Civilization	View
3	III	Core paper –XI	6	4	History of Far East from 1900 C.E. to 2005 C.E.	View
4	III	Elective –I	5	3	To choose 1 out of 2 1.Constitutional History of India from 1773 C.E. to 1950 C.E.	View
4	III	Elective –I	5	3	2.Dravidian Movement in Tamil Nadu -1 (upto 1947 C.E.)	View
5	III	Elective -II	4	3	To choose 1 out of 2 1. Principles of Public Administration
5	III	Elective -II	4	3	2.Contemporary History of Tamil Nadu from 1947 C.E. to 2005 C.E.	View
6	IV	Skill Based Subject –III	3	2	History of Vellore

SEMESTER -VI

S.No	Part	Course Title	Ins. Hrs./week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
1	III	Core paper – XII	6	4	History of Europe from 1914 C.E. to 1945 C.E.	View
2	III	Core paper – XIII	6	4	History of the world from 1945 C.E. to 1991 C.E.	View
3	III	Core paper – XIV	6	4	History of U.S.A. from 1932 C.E. to 2005 C.E.	View
5	III	Elective –III	5	3	To choose 1 out of 2 1. History of Science and Technology from 1900 C.E. to 2005 C.E.	View
5	III	Elective –III	5	3	2. History of Freedom Movement in Tamil Nadu.	View
6	IV	Elective –IV	4	3	To choose 1 out of 2 1.Environmental History	View
6	IV	Elective –IV	4	3	2.Growth of Panchayat Institutions in Tamil Nadu	View
		Skill Based Subject –IV	3	2	Intellectuals of Tamil Nadu from 1700 C.E. to 2005 C.E.	View
7		Extension Activities		3	Extension Activities

M.A., HISTORY

Program Objective

To enable the students to understand the salient features of Indus valley Civilization.
To make the students understand the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate and the Sultanate Administration.
To know the Conditions of European Countries during the Two World War
To Enable the Students to Understand the various kind of Religious Developments.

Students will gain knowledge about the political and social development of Tamil Nadu.

Programme Educational Objectives

The aim of the programme is to train highly – skilled experts by teaching applied History which includes a broad range of Historical research and practise connected with applying historical knowledge to the contemporary Social,Political and economic activities.
To make the Students to Understand how USA become World Power.
Students can understand the constituents of the tourism industry, impact of tourism, travel agents and tour operators,the programme aims to combine academic studies and research by organizing regular seminars and involving students in projects conducted by the Centre for Historical Research.
Students can acquire knowledge about Mughal rule and their Administration, Architecture, Socio, Economic conditions.
Students will know the Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Programme Outcomes

Capacity to explain how and why important events happen.
Understanding of the historical method of study.
A clear Understanding of evidence collected from historical sources.
Recognize their global and local needs and attain the ability to become independent.
Critical Understanding of developments in Historiography.
Students will be able to demonstrate broad knowledge of historical events and periods and their significance.
Knowledge of the history of the India and 20^th century Modern World.
Understand the skills that Historians use in research.
Construct original historical arguments based on primary source material.
Awareness of current historical debates.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Students of History will acquire knowledge regarding the primitive life and cultural status of the people of ancient India. They can gather knowledge about the society,culture, religion and Political History of ancient India as well.
Students of History will acquire knowledge towards the primary and secondary sources of Indian History.
They can understand regarding the Historigraphy, Subjectivity, Objectivity and the relation between History and other disciplines.It enhances Employment opportunities in Museums, Archives of India, Archaeology, and Tourism Department.
They will learn how the evolution of American Democracy had formed after colonization of USA.
Students can get awareness about women studies, women developments, women legal rights, Women Organizations and Movements.
They will acquire knowledge how the economic,social and religious development had made during the medieval European society.
Students of History will learn about the foundation, expansion and consolidation of the Sultanate of Delhiand also to the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate.
Knowledge of the history of the India and 20^th Century modern world.
Informed familiarly with multiple Civilizations, cultures and diversity.
Attribute a given historian’s interpretation of the evidence to their historiography and/or theoretical framework.

SEMESTER I

S.No	Part	Course Title	Hrs	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
1	Main	Paper I	6	5	History of India Upto 1206 C.E.	View
2	Main	Paper II	6	5	History of India from 1206 C.E. to 1707 C.E.	View
3	Main	Paper III	6	5	Social and Cultural History of TamilNadu from Sangam Age to 1565 C.E.	View
4	Main	Paper IV	6	4	Intellectual History of the 19^th Century India	View
5	Elective I	Paper I	6	3	(To choose one out of 2) 1.Constitutional History of India from 1773 C.E. to 1947 C.E.	View
					2.Economic History of India Upto 1526 C.E.	View

SEMESTER II

S.No	Course Title	Hrs/ week	Credit	Title of the Paper	Syllabus	Report
6	Main	Paper V	6	5	History of India from 1707 C.E. to 1885 C.E.	View
7	Main	Paper VI	6	5	History of India from 1885 C.E. to 2001 C.E.	View
8	Main	Paper VII	6	5	Social and Cultural History of Tamil Nadu from 1565 to 2000 C.E.	View
9	Main	Paper VIII	6	4	Intellectual History of the 20^th Century India	View
10	Elective II	Paper II	4	3	(To choose one out of 2) 1.Republican Constitution	View
10	Elective II	Paper II	4	3	2.Tourism and its practices	View
11	Compulsory Paper		2	2	Human Rights	View

SEMSTER-III

S.NO	Course Title	Hrs/ week	Credit	Title of the Paper	Syllabus	Report
12	Main	Paper IX	6	5	History of Europe from 1453 C.E. to 1789 C.E.	View
13	Main	Paper X	6	5	Historiography	View
14	Main	Paper XI	6	5	History of World Civilizations (Excluding India) Ancient Period	View
15	Main	Paper XII	6	4	General Studies For Competitive Examination	View
16	Elective III	Paper III	6	3	(To choose one out of 2) 1.Tourism	View
16	Elective III	Paper III	6	3	2. Indian Administration	View

SEMESTER-IV

S.No	Course Title	Hrs/ week	Credit	Title of the Paper	Syllabus	Report
17	Main	Paper XIII	6	5	History of Europe from 1789 C.E. to 2000 C.E.	View
18	Main	Paper XIV	6	5	Research Methodology in History	View
19	Main	Paper XV	6	4	History of World Civilization (Excluding India) Medieval and Modern Period	View
20	Elective IV	Paper IV	6	3	(To choose one out of 2) 1. History of USA from 1900 C.E. to 2000C.E.	View
20	Elective IV	Paper IV	6	3	2.Basics of Information Technology	View
21	Project with Viva - Voce		6	5	-

Separate book bank at the Department
Smart class room facilities
Free coaching classes for TNPSC and UPSC exams
Books for competitive exams in the departmental library
Conference hall for conducting seminars/conferences/special guest lecture meetings/workshop

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Name	Staffcode	Designation	View Profiles
Mrs. Lt.Dr. A.Amirthavalli M.A., Ph.D.,NET	308HIA01	Head & Associate Professor	Click Here
Mrs. Dr. G.Vijayalakshmi M.A., Ph.D.,	308HIA02	Assistant Professor	Click Here
Mrs. S. Jayanthi M. A. M. Phil(SET)	308HIA03	Assistant Professor	Click Here
Mrs. M.Vanitha, M.A, M.Phil., M.ED.,PGDC. (SET).	308HIA04	Assistant Professor	Click Here

Unaided

Name	Staffco de	Designation	View Profiles
Mrs. Dr.A. Zarina Begam	308HIUA01	Assistant Professor and Head	Click Here

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

2022-2023

S.No	Name and nature of the programme	Date	Title	Report
1	Freedom Struggle in India Museum	01.08.2022	Suthanthira Thirunal Amutha Peruviza (STAP)	View
2	Educational Tour	24.11.2022	One day Educational Tour	View
3	Association Meeting	25.11.2022	Qualities Of Great Women In Tamil Nadu In Historical Perspective	View

2021-2022

S.No	Name of the Activity	Date of the Acitivity	Title/Topic of the Programme	Report
1	Department Museum	11.12.2021	Museum on Freedom Struggle	View
2	Hindi Certificate Course (30hrs)	8.3.2022 to 20.5.2022	Functional Hindi	View
3	Epigraphy Certificate Course (30hrs)	10.3.2022 to 17.3.2022	Epigraphy Reading Training	View
4	Special Guest Lecture programme	18.3.2022	Anthropology and its importance in History	View
5	On line Webinar	19.3.2022	Evolution and Development of Tamil Script	View
6	Association Meeting	11.4.2022	History Makes men Wise	View
7	E- Tourism Certificate course (30hrs)	18.5.2022 to 3.6.2022	E- Tourism Certificate course (30hrs)	View
8	Educational Tour	24.5.2022	Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram	View

2020-2021

S.No	Name And Nature Of Programme	Date Of The Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1	Special Guest Lecture Programme	19.2.2021	Pallavas Copper Plates And Place Names	View
2	Alumni Association Meeting	31.1.2021	Alumni Association Meeting	View
3	National Level Webinar	22.6.2020	Narrative Art – The Ethos Of Indian Culture	View
4	National Level Webinar	10.6.2020	Exploring Gandhiji’s Life And Works A New Initiation	View
5	Association Meeting	26.2.2021	Services And Contributions Of Savitribai Phule To The Society	View
6	National Level Webinar	31.3.2021	Need And Importance Of Women Entrepreneurship	View

2019 - 2020

S.No	Name and Nature of the Programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1	Workshop	25.1.2020	Inscription Reading Training	View
2	Workshop	27.01.2020	The evaluation of Indian Constitution	View
3	Association Meeting	31.01.2020	Keezhadi Excavations	View
4	E-Tourism – Certificate Course	04.02.2020 to 21.02.2020	E-Tourism – Certificate Course	View
5	Extension Activity	07.02.2020	Extension Activity in Vellore Fort	View
6	Educational Tour	19.02.2020	Educational Tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram	View
7	Special Guest Lecture Programme	06.03.2020	History Through Alphabet	View
8	Certificate Course	23.12.2019 to 16.03.2020 (30 Hours)	Hindi - Certificate Course	View

2018 - 2019

S.No	Name and Nature of the Programme	Date of the programme	Title/Topic	Report
1.	National seminar	15.12.2018	One day National Seminar on Katpadi vatta Thadiyangal	View
2	Inscription training	28.01.2019	Inscription training in vellore Museum	View
3	Tree plantation	14.02.2019	Tree plantation	View
4	Association Meeting	19.02.2019	Pallipadai Temples	View
5	Special Guest Lecture Programme	20.2.2019	INDIANS ABROAD	View
6	Tour	13.03.2019	Kanchipuram Temples	View
7	Certificate Course	02.12.2018 to 19.03.2018	Hindi certificate Course

2017 - 2018

S.No	Name and Nature of the Programme	Date	Title/Topic	Report
1.	Association Meeting	14.09.2017	“History of Stamps in India” & Historical important sites in Vellore.	View
2.	Study Tour	3.10.2017 to 06.10.2017	To Hyderabad	View
3.	Special Guest Lecture Programme	23.02.2018	Modern Techniques in Historical Research	View
4.	Philately exhibition	5.03.2018	Vellore Town Hall	View

2016 - 2017

S.No	Name and Nature of the Programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1	Association Meeting	14.03.2017	Historical Places in and around Vellore City, Numismatic and History	View
2	Special Guest Lecture Programme	7.03.2017	Role of Youth in National Integration	View
3	Study Tour	17.02.2017 to 19.02.2017	Kerala and Kanyakumari Tour	View
4	Jewellary Training Programme	18.12.2017 to 20.12.2017	Jewellary Training Programme	View
5	Workshop	04.03.2017	Inscription Reading Training	View
6	Certificate Course	05.01.2017 to 27.03.2017 (30 Hours)	Hindi Certificate Course

2015 - 2016

S.No	Name and Nature of the Programme	Date of the programme	Title/ Topic	Report
1.	Job awareness Programme	27.08.2015	An Awarness programme on job opportunity in centre and State Government	View
2.	Association Meeting	10.09.2015	The life History of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad	View
3.	World Tourism Day	07.10.2015	“One billion Tourist,One billion opportunities”& Swachh Bharat E-Tourism	View
4.	Hindi certificate Course	21.09.2015	Functional Hindi	View
5.	Special Guest Lecture	2.02.2015	The Past Glory of Indian Maritime History with Special Reference to South	View
6.	3 days Skill Based Training Programme	17.12.2015	Skill Based Training Programme	View

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