SYLLABUS (Effect from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 Onwards)
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HAJEE KARUTHA ROWTHER HOWDIA COLLEGE (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.) UTHAMAPALAYAM – 625533 POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY SYLLABUS (Effect from the Academic Year 2020 - 2021 onwards) COLLEGE VISION AND MISSION Vision Our vision is to provide the best type of higher education to all, especially to students hailing from minority Muslim community, rural agricultural families and other deprived, under privileged sections of the society, inculcating the sense of social responsibility in them. Our college is committed to produce talented, duly-bound citizens to take up the challenges of the changing times. Mission AG Page 1 Our mission is to impart and inculcate social values, spirit of service and religious tolerance as envisioned by our beloved Founder President Hajee Karutha Rowther. The Vision beckons........ the Mission continuous forever. DEPARTMENT VISION AND MISSION Vision To visualise Academic Excellence in teaching, research and Extension activities. To facilitate the students’ skill in employability and intellectual curiosity through historical studies. To bring social transformation and public awareness through historical research. Mission To strive and achieve excellent standards of quality education through a well prepared curriculum with the latest developments to face future. To realise the sacrifice of the freedom struggle and protect its importance for future generations. To prepare the young students as dutiful citizens of India and place them in high positions. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) The programme educational objective of the undergraduate programme in history take into consideration the university mission and the constituents’ needs by producing graduates who, in their first years after graduation, will be able to: AG Page 2 1. Familiarize the social, economic, political and cultural developments in India from prehistory upto the Delhi Sultanate, focusing on socio economic developments and not on dynastic history, with elements of change and continuity in Indian history. Study the trends and developments in India during the Mughal and the British periods, emphasizing on Socio- Economic and cultural patterns in understanding the polity and society upto the National Movement from 1850 to 1950. 2. Study the major developments in the world from the decline of the feudal age to the French revolution. Explore major developments in the modern world during the two World Wars that led to the emergence of the Cold War Era. 3. Familiarize with the major trends of the Political, Social and Economic Developments in North East India from 1822 to the reorganization of States 1972 viz, First Anglo-Burmese War and the Treaty of Yandaboo, Consolidation of British Rule in the Hills-Khasi, Garo, Mizo Hills etc. 4. Understand the major political, economic, social and military forces that shaped the history of the USA from colonial days to the Second World War. 5. Study of ancient history to the nature of archaeological data, its method and the multidisciplinary approaches to the study of past societies under the themes viz., Basic concepts in Archaeology, Field methods, Reconstruction and Interpretation of evidence and Archaeology in India. Graduate Attribute (GA) Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills Capable ofdemonstrating (i) good knowledge and understanding of major concepts, theoretical principlesand experimental findings in History and its different subfields. including broader interdisciplinary subfields like Economics, Life sciences, AG Page 3 Environmental sciences, Computer science, Information Technology etc. (ii) ability to use modern instrumentation and Archives techniques to design and study is highly desirable in almost all the fields of History listed above in(i). Skilled Communicator Ability to transmit complex technical information relating all areas in History in a clear and concise manner in writing and oral ability to present complex and technical concepts in a simple language for betterunderstanding. Critical Thinker and Problem Solver: Ability to employ critical thinking and efficient problem solving skills in all the basic areas ofHistory. Sense of Inquiry: Capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions relating to the issues and problems in the field of History, and planning, executing and reporting the results of a theoretical or experimentalinvestigation. Team Player/Worker: Capable of working effectively in diverse teams in both class room, laboratory, History workshop and in industry and field- basedsituations. Skilled Project Manager: Capable of identifying/mobilizing appropriate resources required for a project, and manage a project through to completion, while observing responsible and ethical scientific conduct; and safety and laboratory hygiene regulations and practices. Digitally Efficient: Capable of using computers for simulation studies in History and computation and appropriate software for numerical and statistical analysis of data, and employing modern e-library search tools like Inflibnet, various websites of the renowned History labs. to locate, retrieve, and evaluate History information. Ethical Awareness / Reasoning: The graduate should be capable of demonstrating ability to think and analyze rationally with modern and scientific outlook and identify ethical issues related to one's work, avoid unethical behavior such as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not adhering to intellectual property rights, and adopting objectives, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects ofwork. National and International Perspective: The graduates should be able to develop a national as well as international perspective for their career in the chosen field of the academic activities. They should prepare themselves during AG Page 4 their most formative years for their appropriate role in contributing towards the national development and projecting our national priorities at the international level pertaining to their field of interest and futureexpertise. Lifelong learners: Capable of self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal development and for improving knowledge/skill development and reskilling in all areas of History. Environment and Sustainability Understand the impact of the solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development. Harmonious Developmentof Individual Make an individual as perfect man through the harmonious development of physical, emotional and intellectual cultures. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO): On successful completion of the programme the students will have the ability to Employ themselves in the jobs of all ranks of State and Central PO-1 Governments. Visualise the ruling dynasties of India and to preserve the PO-2 cultural heritage of India. Experience the essence of all the religions to practice the spirit PO-3 of tolerance so as to establish peace in the society. Acquire administrative and employability skills in the field of PO-4 Tourism. Up hold the value of Environment, Education, Constitution, PO-5 Human Rights and Science and Technology. AG Page 5 HAJEE KARUTHA ROWTHER HOWDIA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) UTHAMAPALAYAM Choice Based Credit System DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY B.A.HISTORY (Semester) Course Scheme, Scheme of Examinations & Syllabus (Effective from the Academic Year 2020 – 2021 onwards) ELIGIBILITY: Passed in H.Sc., or any other Examination accepted by the Syndicate as Equivalent. DURATION OF THE COURSE: AG Page 6 The students who are joining the degree shall undergo a study period of three academic years- Six Semesters. SUBJECTS OF STUDY: Medium of instruction: English Part – I - Tamil Part – II - English Part – III - i) Core Subjects ii) Allied Subjects iii) Elective Subjects Part – IV i) Non- major Subjects ii) Skill based Subjects ii) Environmental Studies iv)Value Education Part – V Extension Activities EVALUATION: Theory: Internal – 25 marks External – 75 marks Total – 100 marks Pattern of Term End Examinations (Max. Marks: 75 / Time: 3 Hours) External Examinations Question Paper Pattern for Part I, III and IV (Non- Major Elective & Skill based Subject) Section – A (10 X 1 = 10 Marks) Answer ALL questions. Questions 1 - 10 Two questions from each unit Multiple choice questions and each question carries Four choices Section – B (5 X 7 = 35 Marks) Answer ALL questions choosing either A or B. Questions 11 - 15 One question from each unit Descriptive Type 11 A or 11 B 12 A or 12 B 13 A or 13 B 14 A or 14 B 15 A or 15 B AG Page 7 Section – C (3 X 10 = 30 Marks) Answer any THREE out of five questions. Questions 16 - 20 HAJEE KARUTHA ROWTHER HOWDIA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) One question from each unit Descriptive and Analytical Type External Examinations Question Paper Pattern for Part IV (Environmental Studies and Value Education) Section – A: (5 X 6 = 30 Marks) Answer ALL questions choosing either A or B. Questions 1 - 5 One question from each unit Descriptive and Analytical Type Section – B (3 X 15 = 45 Marks) Answer any THREE out of five questions. Questions 6 - 10 One question from each unit Descriptive and Analytical Type Pattern of Continuous Internal Assessment Examinations (CIAE) Average of Two Internal Tests (each 20 marks) - 20 Marks Assignments - 05 Marks Total - 25 Marks ELIGIBILITY FOR THE DEGREE: A candidate shall be declared as passed the program if he/she scored a minimum of 40% marks (both internal and external)