D.K.M College For Women

( AUTONOMOUS )

Vellore - 1

Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University

Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade with a CGPA of 3.22 out of 4 in the 4th Cycle

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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 
  1. To enable the students to understand the Pre – History & Geographical factors of Ancient India.
  2. To make the students understand the political, social, economic and cultural heritage of India.
  3. To know the Conditions of European Countries during the Two World War
  4. To Enable the Students to Understand Evolution of Indian Administration (Ancient India to Modern India).
  5. Students will gain knowledge about the political and social development of Tamil Nadu.
Programme Educational Objectives
  1. The students obtain wider knowledge of facts and figures of the past and make the learner assimilate the essence of that through multidisciplinary approach.
  2. To make the Students to Understand how USA become World Power
  3. Students can understand the constituents of the tourism industry, impact of tourism, travel agents and tour operators.
  4. Students can acquire knowledge about Mughal rule and their Administration, Architecture, Socio, Economic conditions.
  5. 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.
  1. Acquired Communication skills that make a employable.
  2. To engage in lifelong learning.
  3. Recognize their global and local needs and attain the ability to become independent.
  4. Develop a Multidisciplinary knowledge and emerge as Entrepreneurship.
  5. Students will be able to demonstrate broad knowledge of historical events and periods and their significance.
  6. An ability to understand various concepts, thoughts, movements and Shifts of power that shaped the historiography.
  7. Research skills along with the expertise on a particular school/ area of historical studies.
  8. Construct original historical arguments based on primary source material.
  9. Awareness of current historical debates.
Programme Specific Outcomes
  1. Students can write Competitive Exams like TNPSC, UPSC and other departmental Exams.

 

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

 

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

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Students can get awareness about women studies, women developments, women legal rights, Women Organizations and Movements.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

 

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

 

  1. Informed familiarly with multiple Civilizations, cultures and diversity.

 

  1. 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
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
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
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
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
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
  1. To enable the students to understand  the  salient features of Indus valley Civilization.
  2. To make the students understand the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate and the Sultanate Administration.
  3. To know the Conditions of European Countries during the Two World War
  4. To Enable the Students to Understand the various kind of Religious Developments.
  1. Students will gain knowledge about the political and social development of Tamil Nadu.
Programme Educational Objectives
  1. 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.
  2. To make the Students to Understand how USA become World Power.
  3. 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.
  4. Students can acquire knowledge about Mughal rule and their Administration, Architecture, Socio, Economic conditions.
  5. Students will know the Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy.
Programme Outcomes
  1. Capacity to explain how and why important events happen.
  2. Understanding of the historical method of study.
  3. A clear Understanding of evidence collected from historical sources.
  4. Recognize their global and local needs and attain the ability to become independent.
  5. Critical Understanding of developments in Historiography.
  6. Students will be able to demonstrate broad knowledge of historical events and periods and their significance.
  7. Knowledge of the history of the India and 20th century Modern World.
  8. Understand the skills that Historians use in research.
  9. Construct original historical arguments based on primary source material.
  10. Awareness of current historical debates.
Programme Specific Outcomes
  1. 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.
  2. Students of History will acquire knowledge towards the primary and secondary sources of Indian History.
  3. 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.
  4. They will learn how the evolution of American Democracy had formed after colonization of USA.
  5. Students can get awareness about women studies, women developments, women legal rights, Women Organizations and Movements.
  6. They will acquire knowledge how the economic,social and religious development had made during the medieval European society.
  7. Students of History will learn about the foundation, expansion and consolidation of the Sultanate of Delhiand also to the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate.
  8. Knowledge of the history of the India and 20th Century modern world.
  9. Informed familiarly with multiple Civilizations, cultures and diversity.
  10. 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 19th 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 20th Century India View
10 Elective II Paper II      4    3 (To choose one out of 2) 1.Republican Constitution View
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
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
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

Aided

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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