CBCS STRUCTURE for B.A. HISTORY (From the academic year ...
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CBCS STRUCTURE for B.A. HISTORY
(From the academic year 2015 – 2016)
I SEMESTER
PART PAPER Hrs Cr
I 15UTAL11/
15UHNL11/
15UFNL11/
15USNL11
Tamil /
Hindi /
French
Spanish
06 4
II 15UENA11/15
UENB11
English for Effective Communication 06 4
III 15UHSC11
15UHSC21
Core - 1 Fundamentals of History
Core - 2 Heritage Tourism of India
06
06
5
5
15UECB11 Allied – 1 General Economics 05 4
IV 15UFCE11 FC- Personality Development 01 -
V 15UNSS/NCC/
PED/YRC/RO
T/ACF/NCB12
Extension Activities NSS / NCC / Phy.Edn. /
YRC / ROTARACT/ AICUF / Nature Club
- -
15UBRC11 Bridge Course - 1
30 23
II SEMESTER
I 15UTAL22/
15UHNL22/
15UFNL22/
15USNL22
Tamil /
Hindi /
French/
Spanish
06 4
II 15UENA22/
15UENB22
English for Effective Communication 06 4
III 15UHSC32
15UHSC42
Core – 3 Political History of India - I
Core – 4 History of Ancient Civilizations
06
06
5
5
15UECB22 Allied – 1. Indian Economy 05 4
IV 15UFCE22 FC – Social Analysis and Human Rights 01 1
V 15UNSS/NCC/
PED/YRC/RO
T/ACF/NCB12
Extension Activities NSS / NCC / Phy.Edn. /
YRC / ROTARACT/ AICUF / Nature Club
1
30 24
(From the academic year 2012 – 2013)
III SEMESTER
I Tamil / Hindi / French 06 4
II English 06 4
III Core – 5 Political History of India II 05 5
Core Elective – 1 History of Ideas 04 3
Allied – 3 Social History of India 05 4
IV Basic Tamil/Advanced Tamil/NME – 1
History of Science & Technology (Science)
03 2
FC- Environmental Studies 01 -
V Extension Activities NSS / NCC / Phy.Edn. /
YRC / ROTARACT/ AICUF / Nature Club
- -
ARISE - -
30 22
IV SEMESTER
I Tamil / Hindi / French 06 4
II English 06 4
III Core – 6 Economic History of India 05 5
Core Elective – 2.
A. Food Heritage of India
B. Culture and Communication
04 3
Allied – 4 Main Currents of Medieval Europe 05 4
IV
Basic Tamil/Advanced Tamil/NME – 2
Constitution of India (Arts)
03 2
Bioethics, Religions and Peace Studies /
Catechism of the Catholic Church.
01 1
V Extension Activities NSS / NCC / Phy.Edn. /
YRC / ROTARACT/ AICUF / Nature Club
- 1
ARISE - 1
30 25
V SEMESTER
III
Core: 7. India’s Struggle for Freedom
Core: 8. History of Tamil Nadu
Core: 9. Main Currents of the Modern World I
Core: 10. Indian Polity
Core: 11. History of Science & Technolgy
06
05
05
05
05
5
4
5
4
4
IV Skill Based Elective – 1 Computer
Fundamentals & Office Automation
04 2
30 24
VI SEMESTER
III
Core:12. India since Independence
Core:13. Art History of India
Core:14. Main Currents of the Modern World
II
Core:15. International Relations
Core:16. Human Rights
06
05
05
05
05
5
5
4
4
4
IV Skill Based Elective– 2
Internet and Web Technology
04 2
30 24
Semester Credits I II III IV V VI Total
23 24 22 25 24 24 142
Part – I 16 credits
Part – II 16 credits
Part – III
Core 74
Core Electives 06
Allied 16
Total - 96 credits
Part – IV
Non-Major Electives 04
Skill based Electives 04
Value Education 02
Total – 10 credits
Part – V 04
SELF-LEARNING COURSES
Semester Credit
III History of Ancient Science & Technology 03
IV Indian History For Competitive Examinations – I 03
V Indian History For Competitive Examinations – II 03
VI Indian Constitution 03
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : B.A. History Part : III / Core - 1
Semester : I Hours : 90
Subject Code : 15UHSC11 Credit : 5
FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORY
(Revised - For those who join in June 2015 and afterwards)
Objectives
To give the students basic knowledge in history and its values.
To enable them locate various geographical features, regions and countries on the
globe in general and India in particular.
To cultivate reading skills to understand historical and current issues and to impart
communicational skills and General Knowledge..
Unit – I (16 hours)
History - Definitions - Classification - Herodotus - Kalhana - Sources of History-
Chronology - Eras - Christian - using BC and AD - Hijira - Indian eras - Kollam-Kali -
Saka - Vikrama - Circa.
Unit - II (6 hours)
Uses and Abuses of history - lessons of History
Unit – III- Brief study of some Ideas and Concepts (10 hours)
Archaeology
Carbon Dating Method – Thermo luminescence.
Society and Economy
Caste - Untouchability - Patriarchy – Culture- Civilisation- Nationalisation-
Capitalism- Communism- Privatisation.
Religion & Politics
Secularism - Monotheism - Atheism. -Sovereignty - Divine Right theory –
Imperialism - Revolution - Constitution -- Satyargraha - Fundamentalism -
Universal Adult Suffrage - Reservation - divide et impera - Civil War -
Racialism - Neo-Colonialism–FourthEstate.
Geography :
International Dating Line - Greenwich Mean Time.
Unit - IV - Map Study (Six maps) (18 hours)
World : 1) Continents-Geographical features- 2) Countries-Capitals.
India : 3) geographical features 4) States - Capitals
Tamil Nadu : 5) Districts 6) Geography
Unit – V (40 hours)
News Paper& Books Reading and Discussion – Historical events and Current Issues.
Course Material : Prepared by the Department.
References
1. Mahajan.V.D., Early History of India, S.Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2003.
2. Manickam.S, Theory of History & Method of Research, Padumam Publishers,
Madurai, 1997.
3. Rajayyam.K, History - Theory and Method, Ratna Publications, Madurai, 2000.
4. Raman.K.V., Principles and Methods of Archeology, Madras University, Madras,
2001.
5. Swain, J.E., History of World Civilization, Eurasia Publishing House, New Delhi,
1997.
6. Venkatraman, R., Tamil Epigraphy, N.S.Publication, Madurai, 1980
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Revised Question Pattern(From June 2015 onwards)
Maximum:100 Marks Time : 3 Hours
SECTION–A (1 × 25 = 25)
I. Objective type –5// Fill in the blanks – 5 //True /False - 5 // Match the following – 5// One
word answer -5 (questions can be set from the first four units only)
SECTION –B (5 × 7 = 35)
II. Paragraph Answer:( Qns-26 -37) Answer any seven out of Twelve questions.(Questions
can be set from the first four Units only- Questions not to be in sentence form.)
Samples: Herodotus
Uses of history
Garland countries
SECTION-C (2 × 20 = 40)
III. Map Question: (Qns - 38 - 41) Answer any two questions out of four - Each question
should have two sections.
Sample : Mark on the political map of India provided any ten states with their capitals. Add a
short note on the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : B.A. History Part : III / Core - 2
Semester : I Hours : 90
Subject Code : 15UHSC21 Credit : 5
HERITAGE TOURISM OF INDIA
(Revised - for those who Join in June 2015 and afterwards)
Objectives
To make the students understand the concept of heritage.
To make them familiar with the rich natural and ancestral heritage of India.
Unit – I : Tourism - Meaning of Heritage (20 hours)
i) Manmade - natural – richness of Indian Heritage - India a land for all seasons and all
reasons.
ii) Field visit to a local heritage monument- Jain caves – Hindu temples etc.
Unit – II : Places of Religious Importance (15 hours)
Buddhist - Bodh Gaya
Jain – Dilwara Temple
Hindu- Kasi - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Puri - Konark - - Tiruvannamalai
Muslim - Nagore - Yerwadi
Sikh - Amritsar
Christian - Goa-Velankanni.
Unit – III : Fine Arts and Performing Arts (25 hours)
Classical Dances - Bharatham -Kathak - Kathakali- Kuchipudi- Odissi- Manipuri
Folkdances - Karagam - Mohiniattam - Thullal - Oyil - Kummi - Thevarattam - Music -
Classical - Karnatic - T.K. Pattammal-M.S. Subbu Lakhsmi- Badma Subramaniam.
Hindustani-Pandit Bhim Sen- Sitar Ravi Sankar - Folk - Tamil Celebreties- -
Pushpavanam Kuppusamy.-Paravai Muniamma Drama- Sankaradas Swamigal – Pammal
Sambanda Mudaliyar-S.V.Sahasranamam- R.S. Manohar. -Handicrafts.
Unit – IV : Fairs and festivals (15 hours)
- Religious and Secular - Hindu Festivals - Mahamaham - Dasarah - Kumba Mela -
Onam - Baisaki - - Islamic and Christian Festivals - Santhanakudu (Nagore) (Sufi
influence) – Fr.Beschi’s Inculturation.
Unit – V : Great Monuments and World Heritage Symbols: (15 hours)
Qutbminar- Itmad-ud-Daulah- Fatepur sikri – Jama Masjid – Humayun’s Tomb – Taj
Mahal.
References
1. Basham, A.L., Wonder That was India, Rupa & Co., Delhi, 1989.
2. Brown Percy, Indian Architecture, D.B.Tharapone Wala & Sons, Bombay, 1955.
3. Lakshmana Chettiyar, S.M., Folklore of Tamil Nadu, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1997.
4. Mahajan.V.D., History of India (Vol.2), S.Chand & Co, New Delhi, 2003.
5. Nehru Jawaharlal, Discovery of India, Asia Publications, Delhi, 2004.
6. Thopar Romila, History of India (Vol.I), Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1966.
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Question Pattern
SECTION –A (1 × 20 = 20)
Answer All the Questions
Objective type-5 // Fill in the blanks-5// True or False-5// Match the following-5//
SECTION – B (6 × 5 = 30)
Answer any five out of eight questions each in a paragraph. (Qns .21-28) (Questions should
not be n sentence form)
E.g. Badma Subramaniam
Sandanak kudu
SECTION -C (10 × 2 = 20)
Any two out of four questions.(Qns 29-32) – One Page Answer
SECTION –D (15 × 2 = 30)
Any two out of four questions(Qns 33-36) – Answer in not less than three pages
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : B.A. History Part : III / Core - 3
Semester : II Hours : 90
Subject Code : 15UHSC32 Credit : 5
POLITICAL HISTORY OF INDIA - I
(Ancient to A.D. 1565)
(Revised - for those who Join in June 2015 and afterwards)
Objectives
To help students to prepare for the Civil Services Examinations.
This syllabus covers only the political aspects viz wars, administration and the
various administrative and judicial reforms carried out by various rulers.
Unit - I is meant for brief study, objective type and one page answers can only be
asked from this unit.
Unit - I Brief Study :Aryan Concepts of Politics (10 hours)
Rajan – Sabha’ Samithi - others - Mahajanapadas - Rise of Maghada.
Unit – II Mauryan Empire (20 hours)
Sources - Chandra Gupta Maurya - Asoka - Kalinga War - Buddhism and its impact on
his rule - Mauryan Administration - Down Fall - Kushans - Kaniska.
Unit – III Gupta Empire and after (25 hours)
Sources - Chandra Gupta - I - Samudra Gupta and Chandra Gupta - II - Conquests -
Administration - Down Fall - Harsha vardhana - wars - services to Buddhism
Unit - IV Delhi Sultanate (25 hours)
Sources - Mahmud of Ghazni - Muhammad of Ghor – - Qutb - Din Aibak - Gyiyas-ud-
Din Balban – Ala ud din Khilji- Firoz Tughlug -Muhammad - bin - Tughlug -
Administration - Changiz Khan - Timur - Ibrahim lodi.
Unit – V Vijayanagar Empire (10 hours)
Krishna Deva Raya - career - Battle of Talaikottai.
Maps: (Hours for map study included in the respective unit hour allocation.)
a. Asokan Edicts
b. Extent of the Empire of Samudra Gupta
c. India under Ala - ud - Din Khilji
d. Vijayanagar Empire under Krishna Deva Raya
Books for Study
1. Mahajan.V.D., History of Ancient India upto 1526, S.Chand & Co., Delhi, 1998.
2. Sharma.R.S., Ancient History of India, National Council of Education, Delhi, 1977.
3. Thapar Romila, History of India-I, Penguin Books, Delhi, 1966.
4. Tripadi, History of Ancient India, Motilal, Bangalore, 1992.
Books for Reference
1. Banerjee, New History of Medieval India, S.Chand & Co., Delhi, 1983.
2. Mahajan.V.D., Delhi Sultanate, S.Chand & Co., Delhi, 1988.
3. Srivatsava.L.N., Sultanate of Delhi (712-1764), Shiva Lal Agarwala & Co, Agra,
1993.
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Question Pattern
Section –A (1 × 20 = 20)
Answer all the questions:
Objective type-5// Fill in the blanks-5// match the follow-5// True or False-5
Section-B (6 × 5 = 30)
Answer any five out of eight questions each in ten lines (Qns.21-28) (Qns. not to be in
sentence form)
E.g. Samudra Gupta’s Dig Vijaya.
Raichur Doab
Section- C (10 × 2 = 20)
Answer any Two out of Four- Each in a page ( Qns.29- 32)
Section –D (15 × 2 = 30)
Answer the following – Qns.33 (a) or (b) & 34 (a) or (b).) (Each question to be provided
with internal choice
33.(a). Mark on the outline map of India the extant of Samudra Gupta’s Empire.
Add a short note on the North Indian Conquests of him.
(or)
(b) Mark on the outline map India the extant of Krishnadeva Raya’s Empire.
Add a short note on the Battle of Talikkotta.
34.(a). Write an essay on the administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
(or)
(b). Elaborate the ancient Indian Political system before the rise of the Maur.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : B.A. History Part : III / Core - 4
Semester : II Hours : 90
Subject Code : 15UHSC42 Credit : 5
HISTORY OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
(Revised - For the students who join in June 2015 and afterwards)
Objectives
To make the students know about the glorious civilization of the ancient period.
To help the students understand the principles of ancient religions.
Unit – I African Civilizations (10 hours)
Egyptian Civilization Features Contribution to world civilization.
Unit – II Asian Civilizations (33 hours)
i. Indus Valley Civilization- significant features – Ancient Tamils of the Sangam Period-
Rajput culture.
ii. Mesopotamian Civilizations - Babylonian - Sumarian - Assyrian – Fertile Crescent -
Society, Economy and culture.
iii. Chinese civilization - contribution to the world civilization.
Unit – III American Civilizations (12 hours)
South America - Mayas and Incas - Salient features.
Unit - IV European Civilizations (20 hours)
i. Legacy of Greece - Hellenic - Hellenistic phase.
ii. The legacy of Roman Civilization - Downfall of the Roman Empire – causes
Unit – V Ancient Religions (15 hours)
Jainism - Buddhism - Judaism - Zoroastrianism - Christianity - Principles - Rise and
Spread.
Maps: (Hours for Map Study included in the respective unit hour allocation.)
1) Indus Valley Sites
2) Mesopotamian Civilization Sites
3) Extent of the Roman Empire.
Books for Study
1. Rao, P.V., World History, Sterling Publications, New Delhi, 1988.
2. Swain, J.E., History of World Civilizations, Publishing House, New Delhi, 1997.
Books for Reference
1. Clark.G., World – Pre History, Cambridge University Press.
2. Darling Kinder Sley, History of the World, O.K. Publications, London, 1994.
3. Durant Will, Story of Civilizations, Simon & Shuster, New York, 1975.
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Question Pattern
Section –A (1 × 20 = 20)
Answer all the questions:
Objective type-5// Fill in the blanks-5// match the follow-5// True or False-5
Section-B (6 × 5 = 30)
Answer any five out of eight questions each in ten lines (Qns.21-28) (Qns. not to be in
sentence form)
E.g. Gift of the Nile
Zoroaster
Section- C (10 × 2 = 20)
Answer any Two out Four- Each in a page (Qns.29 - 32)
Section –D (15 × 2 = 30)
Answer the following – Qns.33 (a) or (b) & 34 (a) or (b).) (Each question to be provided
with internal choice-
33.(a). Mark on the outline map of India the important sites of Indus Valley Civilisation. Add a
short note on the Great Bath.
(or)
(b) Mark on the outline map Europe the extant of the Roman Empire.
Add a short note on the Huns invasions.
34.(a). Write an essay on the Chinese Civilisation.
(or)
(b). Elaborate the .remarkable features of the Egyptian Civilisation.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : II B.A (History) Part : III /Core - 5
Semester : III Hours : 75
Sub. Code: 12HSC135 Credits : 05
POLITICAL HISTORY OF INDIA – II (From 1526 to 1905) (Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To make the students know the wars, administration, policies and reforms of various rulers of India
from 1526 to 1905
2. To enable the students prepare for Competitive Examination.
Unit: I Illustrious Moghuls 22 Hours
Sources – Babur – Humayun – Sur Interregnum – Akbar – Jahangir – Shah Jahan- Aurengzeb –
Conquests.
Maps: 1. Extent of Akbar’s Empire 2. Aurengzeb’s Empire
Unit: II Moghul Policies and Administration 12 Hours
– North West Frontier – Deccan – Rajput – Administration - Religion in politics –Toleration - Downfall.
Unit: III Advent of the Europeans 12 Hours
– Portuguese Settlements in Goa – Dutch – French – Danes and British – Early encounters of the British
– Laying the foundations of the Company’s Rule – Carnatic Wars – Bengal Affairs.
Maps: 1.European Settlements in India 2. Carnatic Wars
Unit: IV British Empire in the making 16 Hours
a) Relations with Native Princes – Mysore – Oudh- Sindh – Marathas – Punjab (Sikh) Wars.
b) Policies of Annexation – Subsidiary Alliance –Doctrine of Lapse – Relation of EIC and HM
Government with neighbors of India. Afghanistan – Nepal –China – Tibet – Persia- Burma.
Unit: V Viceroys and Administrative Reforms 13 Hours
Lord Canning – Lord Lawrence – Lord Mayo – Lord Lytton –Lord Ripon-
Lord Elgin II – Lord Curzon.
Books for Study:
1. Mahajan ,V.D.,India since 1526,S.Chand & Co., New Delhi,1970.
2. Spear Percival, History of India II, Penguin book Publications, New Delhi,1965.
References:
1. PatnaikJeganath, L., British Rule in India, Chand & Co., New Delhi,1983.
2. Singh KapoorGurbaksh, History of India, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi,1965.
3. Srivastava, A.L., Mughal Empire, ShivalalAgarwal& Co., Delhi.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : BA History Part : III Core Elective-1
Semester : III Hours : 60
Sub. Code : 12HSE123 Credits : 03
HISTORY OF IDEAS
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
UNIT: I
Role of Idea in History – Age of Reason – Socrates – Plato – Aristotle. 12 Hours
UNIT: II
God and State - Theological Perceptions– Eusebius – St. Augustine 12 Hours
UNIT: III
Capitalism and Scientific Socialism - Adam Smith – Keynes – Karl Marx – Engels. 12 Hours
UNIT: IV
Origin of Man - Evolution – Survival of the Fittest – Natural Selection – Charles Darwin – Theory of
Genes – John Mendel – Natural History – Cloning 12 Hours
UNIT: V
Indian Thought (Special reference) 12 Hours
a. Swami Vivekananda
b. RabindraNath Tagore
c. E V RamasamyNaicker
d. Aringnar C N Annadurai
Books for Study
1. G. Venkadesan, A Study of Historiography, V C Publication, (Revised), Rajapalayam, 2005.
References
1. Barnhart. C.L., (Ed) – World Books Series, Field Enterprises Educational, Chicago, 1966.
2. Berbeshkina. Z., - What is Historical Materialism, Progress Publication, Moscow, 1985.
3. Daglish Robert – Fundamentals of Marxist Leninist Philosophy, NCBH, Delhi, 1985.
4. Grolier – New Book Knowledge Series (15 Vols.), New Delhi, 1990.
5. K. NambiArooran – Tamil Renaissance and Dravidian Nationalism (1905 - 1944), Koodal
Publication, Madurai, 1980.
6. N. K. MangalaMurugesan – Self Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu (1920-1940), Koodal
Publication, Madurai, 1990.
7. R.N. Sharma – Contemporary Indian Philosophy,Surjeet publication, New Delhi, 1993.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : II B.A (History) Part : III Allied -3
Semester : III Hours : 75
Sub .Code : 12HSA334 Credits: 04
SOCIAL HISTORY OF INDIA (Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To make the students understand the fundamental social institutions and evils that has been in
existence in India.
2. To help them prepare for competitive examinations.
Unit – I 10 Hours
People and Races of India – Languages – Unity in Diversity. Varnas – Origin – varmasamskara
– caste System – rigidity – Gupta period – Account of Fahien.
Unit – II: Marriage and Family 12 Hours
Vedic society – Patriarchy- Grihapathy – his rights – Four Ashrams – Marriage – Vedic period –
Rig and Later Vedic – Eight type of marriages – anuloma – pratiloma others – endogamy in Muslim India
– Muslim India – Husbands’ obligations towards wives.
Unit – III: Education 15 Hours
Vedic Period – Early centers: Taxila – Kasi – Nalanda – under the Guptas and HarshaVardhana –
I-tsing’s Account – Gupta and Rajput Literature – Hindu and Muslim education – British Education –
Woods Despatch – Hunter Commission – Wardha System – Others – UGC.
Unit – IV: Women through Ages 19 Hours
Brief Survey – Women – Rig Vedic Period – Unprivileged Women folk between 6th Century B.C
to 4th Century B.C – Privileged Mauryan Women – Gupta Period- Sridhana- Honoured Rajput Women
folk - Sufferings – Jauhar – Seclusion – Widowhood – Devadasi – Property Rights – Muslim Women –
Polygamy – Child Marriage – Sati through ages.
Unit – V: 19 Hours
Age of Social Reforms – Abolition of Infanticide – Legislation of 1793 and 1804 – Abolition of
sati – Raja Ram Mohan Roy – Child Marriage – Native Marriage Act(1872) – Age of Consent Act –
(1891) – Infant Marriage Prevention Act – (1901) – Sharda Act (1930) – Abolition of Slavery (1843) -
Widow remarriage Act (1856) – Upper garment agitation in Trarancore - Abolition of Untouchability –
Mahatma Jothi Ba Phule.
Books for Study:
1. Chandra Satish, Medieval India, NCERT, New Delhi, 1978.
2. Chopra P.N., Puri, B.N. Das – A Social, Cultural and Economic History of India, 3 – Vols.
Macmillan India, Madras1974.
3. SarkarSmit, Modern India, Macmillan India, New Delhi 1986.
4. Sharma. R.S. Ancient India, NCERT, New Delhi 1977.
References:
1. Kosambi, D.D. Culture and Civilization of Ancient India, Vomi Education Boos, Delhi 1986.
2. Mahajan, V.D. Ancient India, chand& Co., Delhi 1975.
3. Mahajan, V.D. Medieval India, Chand & Co., 1982.
4. Mahajan, V.D. India since 1526, Chand & Co., Delhi 1978.
5. Spear Percival, History of India, vol II, Pengin Books, delhi, 1985.
6. ThaparRomila, History of India vol- 1, Pengium Books New Delhi, 1966.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : UG SCIENCE Part : III NME-1
Semester : III Hours : 45
Sub. Code : 12HNES32 Credits : 02
HISTOY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To enable the students understand the historical phases of development in various disciplines of
Science.
2. To help them prepare for competitive examinations.
UNIT: I Science and Technology in Ancient Europe 10 Hours
Greek Science – Thales – Pythagoras – Hippocrates – Archimedes – Roman Contribution: Galen –
Ptolemy – Roman roads and transportation – Bridges – Aqueducts.
UNIT: II Chinese Technology 5 Hours
Porcelain – Lacquering – Paper – Printing – Maps – Navigation.
UNIT: III Arab Science 5 Hours
Medicine – Alchemy – Avicenna – Others.
UNIT: IV Science and Technology in Modern Europe 15 Hours
a) Renaissance – Astronomy – Copernicus – Galileo – John Kepler – Printing.
b) Physics and Biology – Newton – Harvey – Hunter – Jenner.
c) Modern Marvels – Faraday – Louis Pasteur – Dalton – Darwin – Ronald Ross – Telegraph –
Telephone – TV – Radio – Satellite Communication.
UNIT: V Science and Technology in India 10 Hours
a) Ancient and Medieval – Astronomy – Medicine – Aryabhatta – VarahaMihira – Baskara –
Ayur Veda
b) Modern India – Ramanujam – C.V. Raman – Chandra Bose – HomiBhaba
Books for study:
1. Sampathkumar.V.S, A Text book on History of Science, Sundaram, T., M.S. University,
Tirunelveli, 1995.
2. Varghese Jeyaraj. S, History of Science and Technology, 2nd
Ed., Anna Publication,
Uthamapalayam, 2004.
3. Venkatraman. R., History of Science and Technology, Ennes Publication, 1986.
References
1. AriviyalKalanjiyam (Tamil) (9 Vols)., Tanjore Tamil University, Tanjore, 1986.
2. Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, (9thed)., 20 Vols., McGraw Hill, New York, 2002.
3. Jain, N.K., History of Science and Scientific Method, Oxord, Delhi, 1982.
4. Kuppuram, G., History of Science and Technology in India, (12kumudamani, K.,)
SundeepPrakashan, Delhi, 1990.
5. Nadkarni, K.M., Indian MateriaMedica, Popular Prakashan, Bombay, 1976.
6. Nair, Jegadish. B., Invention and Discoveries, Computech Publishers, Thiruvanathapuram.
7. Tamil Vanan, Lena, AriviyalkandupidippugalumPayangalum (Tamil) (2 Vols),
ManimealaiPirasuram, Chennai, 1983.
8. The New Book of Knowledge, - The Children’s Encyclopedia Publication, Grolier Incorporated,
New York, 1968.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : U.G. (Aided) Part : Self Learning Course
Semester : III Hours : --
Sub. Code : Credits : 3
HISTORY OF ANCIENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Revised under new CBCS for those joined since 2008)
Objective : 1. To make the students understand the development of Ancient Science
and Tech in the World.
2. To enable the students prepare for Competitive Examinations
UNIT – I
Hellenic Science and Technology, Thales, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Eratosthenes,
Euclid, Archimedes.
UNIT – II
Roman Science & Technology - Galen, Roman roads and Transportation (Bridges &
Aqueducts).
UNIT – III
Indian contribution – Ancient and Medieval Indian Science and Technology –
Astronomy and Medicine etc.
UNIT – IV
Ancient Chinese Technology – Porcelain – Lacquering – Paper and Printing – Maps
– Navigation – Causes for Decline.
UNIT – V
Arab medicine and Alchemy – Avicenna.
Books for Study:
1. Jeyaraj Vargheese - History of Science and Technology, Amala Publications,
Uthamapalayam, 2004.
2. Venkatraman, R - History of Science and Technology,N.S.Publications,
Madurai, 1988.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : II B.A (History) Part : III Core - 6
Semester : IV Hours : 75
Sub .Code : 12HSC145 Credits: 05
ECONOMIC HISTORY OF INDIA (Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To teach the students the economic aspects of Indian History.
2. To help them prepare for Competitive Examinations.
Unit – 1 5 Hours
Geographical setting of India – River system – land soil – monsoon – agriculture – prospects and
problems.
Unit – II: 15 Hours
Economic Life under Ancient Empires – Muaryan and Guptan Empires.
Unit – III: 20 Hours
Empires in Medieval India – Market Regulations of Ala-ud-din khilji – Sher Shah – Jagir system –
Akbar – Manasabdari system – Trade – Commerce – Land Revenue – Agriculture – Handicarafts –
Working Class and Artisans under the Muslim rulers.
Unit – IV: 25 Hours
Economy under Colonial Regime – Colonization – Capitalism – Imperialism - Exploitation – British
policies – Permanent Land Settlement – Ryotwari – - Mahalwari – Zamindari – Landed Aristocracy-
Flood – Famine- Pestilence – Indian Rural Economy – Village – Agriculture – Cottage Industries – Trade
and Commerce -Difference between the policies of Indian rulers and the British rulers.
Unit – V: Rise of Working Classes 10 Hours
Class Consciousness – Peasant Uprisings – Trade Union Movements – Reactions – Bardoli Movement –
Champaran March etc.,
Books for study:
1. Chandra Satish, Medieval India, NCERT, New Delhi 1978.
2. Dutt Chandra Romesh, Economic History of India vol. I & II, Chand Publishers, New Delhi 2006.
3. SarkarSumit, Modern India – 1885 – 1947, Macmillan India Ltd., 1986, New Delhi.
4. Sharma, R.S., Ancient India, NCERT, New Delhi, 1977.
References:
1. Bipan Chandra, India after Independence, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Desai, S.S.M. Economic History of India, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1982.
3. Dersochers, John, India Today, Centre for Social Action, Bangalore, Joseph George 1988.
4. Kosambi, D.D., Culture and Civillization of Ancient India,vaniEdcation Books 1886.
5. RomilaThapar, History of India, Penguim Books, New Delhi, 1966.
6. Tirthankar Roy, Economic History of India, Oxford University, New Delihi, 2000.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Degree : BA History Part : III / Core Elective-2
Semester : IV Hours : 60
Subject Code : 12HSE143 Credit : 03
FOOD HERITAGE OF INDIA
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To enable the students know the traditional food culture of India and preserve them.
2. To train them in the art of preparation of some selected recipes.
UNIT: I Heritage (5 Hours)
Meaning – Indian Geography and food heritage – India a land for all reasons – Indian States and
regional recipes – Mughal – Udupi – Hyderabad – Chettinad – others – Tourism perspectives – Chinese –
Western Cooking – basics
UNIT: II Ingredients in IndianCooking (5 Hours)
Cereals – Pulses – Legumes – Leafs and roots – tuber – nuts – oil seeds – fruits – fish – milk –
condiments – spices.
UNIT: III Indian Culinary Terms (10 Hours)
a) Food items - aalu – atta – barfi – bonda – chapatti – idli – dosa – ladu – mittai – pulao –
briyani – keema – pan – vettrilai - kuzhambu – sabji – rasam – dahi – others. b) Equipments – tawa –
chule – tandoori – kattori – kadai –manpanai – thale.
UNIT: IV Food Heritage of Tamil Nadu (10 Hours)
Saivam – Thaniyam – (cereals) – rice – aval – kambu – varagu – keppai – samai –
paruppu(pulse) – ulundu – pasi- payiru – mochai – avarai – Thattai. Kani (fruits) Ma – Pala – Vazhai.
Kizhangu (tuber) – sirukizhangu – sarkaraivalli – panaiporul (Palm products)-Pathaneer – karuppatti –
karkandu – Asaivam(Non-Veg) – Kozhi – Aadu – Meen.
UNIT: V Practicals (preparation of selected recipes) (30 Hours)
Moist heat method: – a) Steam boiled-Idli – Kozhukattai – Idiappam – Puttu b) Water mixed – pongal
– kanji – kuzh -kazhi – kasayam – Nattukozhi and AyiraiMeenkuzhambu
Dry heat method:a)Deep fry – vada – vadam – murukku -adirasam –poori.
Shallow fry: Paniyaram – Aappam – meen or Karuvadu fry.
Course Material: Prepared by the Department.
References:
1. Damodaran, SamayalKalanjiam (Tamil)KarpagamPuthagalayam, Chennai, 2010.
2. Michael Hall.C and others, (Ed), Food Tourism Around the World, Elsevier, New Delhi, 2006.
3. Palsuvai Malar, TuticorinMagalirMandram, Tuticorin,2002.
4. Philip Thangam. E, - Modern Cookery, Vol.I, 5thed, Orient Longman Private Limited, New Delhi,
2003.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Degree : BA History Part : III / Core Elective-2
Semester : IV Hours : 60
Subject Code : 12HSE243 Credit : 03
CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
OBJECTIVES:
1. To enable the students understand the meaning of culture and the relationship between it and
communication.
2. To enable them trace how through different media people expressed their thoughts over year.
3. To train them in the skills of video documentation of certain local culture vestiges.
UNIT: I Culture – Civilization (5 Hours)
Meaning – Characteristics – Communication– meaning – Types – Visual – Oral – Written – etc.
UNIT: II Media of Communication (5 Hours)
Ancient Period – Fine Arts – Literature – Painting – Sculpture – Architecture – Performing Arts – Dance
– music – drama – – Folk and Classical – Modern – Cinema – T.V –New media .
UNIT: III Themes of Communication (5 Hours)
Religion – Social – Political – Subaltern – Issues – Communal – Slavery – exploitation – gender issues –
Village traditions – folk culture etc.
UNIT: IV Modern Visual Media (10 Hours)
Films – Films of Today – Themes – approaches – presentation – some illustrious directors – Satyajit Ray
- Balachandar –Bharathi Raja- Mani Ratnam – AdurGopalaKrishnan – K. Viswanath –Sasi Kumar –
Samudrakani – CeenuRamasamy - Film criticism.
UNIT: V Project Film (35 Hours)
On any local, current issue. (Duration 5to 7mts)-Technical Elements.
References:
1.Bittner R. John, Mass Communication – An Introduction, V ed, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs,
2. Fiske, John, Television Culture, MethuenInc, London and New York, 1987.
3.Joshi Uma, Mass Communication and Media,Anmol Publications, Pvt Ltd,New Delhi,1999.
4.KatariaPooja, Women and Media, Regal Publications, New Delhi, 2007.
5.LaksmanChettiyar.S.M., Folklore of Tamil Nadu, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1997.
6.Srinivasan.R., Facets of Indian Culture, BharatiyaVidyaBhavan, Bombay, 1980.,
7. Kumar Keval.J, Mass Communication in India, 4th ed., Jaico Publishing House, Delhi, 2010.
New Jersey, 1989.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : II B.A (History) Part : III Allied -4
Semester : IV Hours : 75
Sub .Code : 12HSA444 Credits : 04
MAIN CURRENTS OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To teach the students some important historical events of Medieval Europe.
2. To make them know how the foundation of Modern Democracy was laid.
Unit: I 15 Hours
Byzantine Empire – Justinian – Cultural Heritage – Frankish Kingdom – Charlemagne –
Carolingian Renaissance.
Unit: II 10 Hours
Holy Roman Empire – Struggle between Papacy and Empire.
Unit: III 10 Hours
Hundred YearsWar – Causes and Results – Joan of Arc.
Unit: IV 15 Hours
Rise and spread of Islam – Legacy – Crusade – Causes.
Unit: V Positive Trends: Laying Foundation of Democracy 25 Hours
a. Genesis of Parliament – England – Witan – Magnum Concilium – Magna Carta – Provisions
– Model and Good Parliament – Apprenticeship under theTudors.
b. Education and Arts – Monasteries – Universities in Medievel Europe.
Books for Study:
1. Jeyapalan. N, History of Europe, Mohan Publishers, Madurai, 1987.
2. Ramalingam. T.S., History of Europe, (476 - 1485), T.S.R. Publications, Madurai, 1980.
References:
1. Durant Will, Story of Civilization, Caesar, Christ and Age of Faith, Will Durant Foundation, USA
2002.
2. Fisher. H.A.L, History o Europe, Vol. I, Surjeet, New Delhi, Fisher Hall, 1986.
3. Swain J.E, History of World Civilization, Eurasia Pub, II Ed, New Delhi, 1994.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : UG OTHER ARTS Part : IV NME -2
Semester : IV Hours : 45
Sub .Code : 12HNEA42 Credits : 02
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives:
1. To make the students understand the basic concepts of the art of governing the states especially
India.
2. To help them prepare for competitive examinations.
Unit – I 15 Hours
Brief History –Constitution –Definition-Types- Salient Features of the Indian Constitution –Preamble –
Amendment Procedure –Fundamental Rights and Duties – Directives Principle of state Policy – Election
Commission – Political Parties – Pressure Groups.
Unit –II 10 Hours
Union Executive: President – Powers –Functions –Privileges – Vice – President – Powers and Functions.
Unit – III 5 Hours
Prime Minster: Powers and Functions – Cabinet –Bureaucracy.
Unit – IV 10 Hours
Union Legislatives: LokSabha - RajyaSabha –Powers –Functions – process of law making – speaker of
LokSabha and his functions.
Unit -V 5 Hours
Indian Judiciary: Powers and Functions – Judicial Review
Books for Study:
1. Badi R.V., Indian Constitution, Vrindha pub, Delhi, 2005.
2. Kasthuri, J., Modern Governments, I ed, Ennes Publication, Udumalpet, 1998.
References:
1 BasuDurga Das, Introduction to the constitution of India,19thed,Wadhwa& Company, Delhi,2005.
2. BhagwanVishoon and BhushanVidya, World Constitutions,III Revised,19thed , Sterling
Pub,Bangalore,1987.
3. Raj Hans,Constitution of India, Surjeet Pub,Delhi,1990.
4. RajaramKalpana (ed),Indian Policy, Revised ed,Spectrum Books New Delhi,2003.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : U.G. (Aided) Part : Self Learning Course
Semester : IV Hours : --
Sub. Code : Credits : 3
INDIAN HISTORY FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS -I
(Revised under new CBCS for those joined since 2008)
Objective :
1. To enable the students prepare for Competitive Examinations
UNIT – I
Indus Valley Civilization – Aryans – Vedic Civilization.
UNIT - II
Nandas – Mauryas – Sungas.
UNIT – III
Kushans – Guptas – Harsha Vardhanas.
UNIT - IV
Pallavas – Pandyas – Cholas.
UNIT - V
Invasion of Arabs – Gazni – Ghor – Delhi Sultanate – Slaves – Khiljis –
Tughluqs – Sayyid – Lodis – First Battle of Paniput.
Books for Study:
1. Mahajan, V.D. - History of India (upto 1526), Chand & Co Publication, Delhi, 1980.
2. Chandra Satish - Medieval India, NCERT Publication, New Delhi, 1988.
3. Sharma, R.S. – Ancient India, NCERT, New Delhi, 1977.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 7
Semester : V Hours : 90
Sub-Code :12HSC155 Credits : 05
INDIA’S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM (Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To arouse the young minds towards critical analysis of Indian National Movement
2. To make the students aware of and understand various stages of National Movement.
3. To prepare the students for Competitive Examinations.
Unit – I 10 hours
Nationalism – Causes for National Awakening – Early uprisings and reactions.
Unit – II 22 hours
1857 Mutiny and after – emergence of Nationalism –Socio-Religious Movements – Indian National
Congress – Early Tussles – Swadeshi Movement – Split in the Congress – Muslim League – Rise of
Revolutionary Terrorism – Impact of Socialism and Communism.
Unit – III 22 hours
World War I and after – Indian Nationalism – Changing Trends – Coming of Gandhi – Ideals and
Practices – 1919 Act – Its implications – Non-Co-operation Movement – Swaraj Party – Motilal Nehru –
C.R Das – Simon Commission – Birth of Communist Party of India – 1928 All Party Congress – 1929
Poora Swaraj – Civil Disobedience Movement.
Unit – IV 22 hours
World War II and after – Subash Chandra Bose – INA – British Imperialism in Peril – Cripps Mission
– Quit India Movement – Cabinet Mission Plan – Post War Upheaval – INA Trial – Naval Mutiny –
Jinnah – Two Nation Theory – Mountbatten Plan – Rajaji – Partition – Independence.
Unit – V 14 hours
Communalism and National Movement – Early Ideologies – Revival of Communal Practices – Ganesh
Festival – Durga-Shivaji Festival – Hindu Maha Sabha – Muslim reaction –Communal Holocaust.
Books for Study
1. Arora Prem - Constitutional Development and National Movement in India, Book Hives, Delhi, 2005.
2. Venkatesan, G. -History of Freedom Struggle in India, V.C. Publication, Rajapalayam, 2006.
References
1. Bipan Chandra - India’s Struggle for Independence, Penguin, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Jagannath Sarkar and - India’s Freedom Struggle – Several Streams, A.B. Baradhan Peoples
Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999.
3. Jim Maselos - Indian Nationalism An History, Sterling Publication, Delhi, 1991.
4. Govt. of Tamil Nadu - Who’s Who of Freedom Fighters, (Tamilnadu), Chennai, 1973 (2 Vols.)
5. Maulana Azad - India Wins Freedom, Orient Longman, Madras, 1988.
6. Rajkumar (Ed.) - Essays on Indian Freedom Movement, Discovery Publication House, Delhi, 2003.
7. Sumit Sarkar - Modern India (1885-1974), Macmillian, New Delhi, 1986.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. History Part : III Core – 8
Semester : V Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC255 Credits : 04
HISTORY OF TAMILNADU
(From the Ancient to the Present Day)
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To teach the students some important currents in the history of their Native State.
2. To make them appreciate the cultural aspects of Tamils down the ages.
Unit – I: Tamil Nadu upto 4th
Century A.D 13 hours
Tamil Nadu – Sangam Age – Sources – Social, Economic, Religious and Cultural Life of Tamils.
Unit – II: Tamilagam under the Pallavas 12 hours
Pallavas – Mahendra Pallava I – Narasimha I – Administation – Socio Economic Religious and Cultural
Life of the People – First Pandyan Kingdom.
Unit – III: Medieval Tamil Nadu 20 hours
i) Imperial Cholas – Raja Raja I – Rajendra I – Kulottunga III – Achievements – Village Administration
under the Cholas.
ii) The Second Pandyan Kingdom – Maravarman Sundara Pandya I – Sadayavarman Sundara Pandya –
Causes for the down fall.
iii) Rise of Nayaks – Nayaks of Madurai – Tirumalai Nayak – Achievements.
Unit – IV: Tamil Nadu in the Freedom Struggle 15 hours
Tamil Nadu under the British rule – Freedom Struggle Early fighters – Kattabomman and others –
Congress – Justice Party – VOC – Subramania Bharathi – Christian Freedom Fighters – George Joseph –
Masillamani – J.C. Kumarappa – Others – Development of Legislature under the British Dyarchy – Non-
Brahiminical Movements – Self-Respect Movement – E.V.R. – Impact.
Unit – V: Tamil Nadu after Independence 15 hours
Constitutional Provision for the State Administration – Congress Ministry – Rajaji – Kamaraj – Anti-
Hindi Agitation 1965 – D.M.K. – A.I.A.D.M.K. and other parties.
Books for Study:
1. Jayabalan, N., - An Outline History of Tamil Nadu Till 1987, M.S. Publication, Chennai, 1986.
2. Rajayyan, K., - Early Society and Cultural History of Tamil Nadu, Madurai Publishing House,
3. Swaminathan, A., Socio-Cultural History of Tamil Nadu, Deep Publication, Chennai, 2001.
4. Thiyagarajan, J., Tamilaga Varalaru (Tamil), Pavai-pathippagam, Madurai, 2002.
Madurai, 1976.
References:
1. Chandrasekaran, P., - Tamilaga Varalaru (Tamil), Manju Pathippagam, Rajapalayam, 2001.
2. Chellappan, K.,(English Trans.) - History of Freedom Movement in Tamil Nadu, (Vidutalai Poril
Tamilagam by Ma.Po. Sivagnanam), Tamil University, Tanjore.
3. Devanesan, A., - History of Tamil Nadu, Rena Publication, Marthandam, 1997.
4. Murugesan, Mangala - Sangam Age, Thendral Pathippagam, Chennai, 1982.
5. Rajaram, K., - History of Tirumalai Nayak, Karaikudi, 1982.
6. Rengasamy, M., - Tamil Nationalism (1st Ed), Hema Publishers, Chennai, 2006.
7. Subramanian, N., -Socio-Cultural History of Tamil Nadu (upto AD 1336), N.S Publication,
Udmalpet, 1998.
8. Xavier, M.A., - Suthantirapporattathil Kristavargal, Viduthalai Veliyidu, Tiruchirappalli, 2004.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core –9
Semester : V Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC355 Credits : 05
MAIN CURRENTS OF THE MODERN WORLD – I (AD1453-AD1919)
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To make the students understand that reason led to the enlightenment of the people and finally
transformed societies.
2. To enable them appreciate the values of inquisitiveness, liberty, equality and fraternity.
Unit – I: Age of Reason and Enlightenment: 25 hours
Renaissance and Results – Nation States – Geographical Discoveries – Reformation – Divine Right
Theory and Enlightened Despotism – Louis XIV of France – Frederick II of Prussia – Peter the Great of
Russia – Joseph II of Austria.
Map: Routes of Geographical Discoveries
Unit – II: Revolutions for Human Rights 20 hours
i) Glorious Revolution (1688) – causes and results
ii) French Revolution (1789) – causes and results – Napoleon – Reforms – Wars - Fall
Map: Napoleonic Wars
Unit – III: Brief Survey – National Movements 15 hours
i) American War of Independence – causes and results
ii) Unification of Italy – causes and results
iii) Unification of Germany – causes and results
Map: Unification of Italy
Unit – IV: Brief Survey: Response of the Far East to the West 8 hours
i) Impact of Open Door Policy -
ii) Opium Wars in China – causes and results
iii) Meiji Restoration in Japan – causes and results
Unit – V : Outcome of Imperialism 7 hours
First World War – causes and results.
Books for Study
1. Paramasivam, M. & G. Sethuraman - History of China and Japan (2nd
Ed). Pannai Pathippagam,
Madurai, 1985.
2. Rao, B.V. - World History, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.
3. Swain, J.E. - History of World Civilization (II Ed), Eurasia Publishing House, New Delhi, 1994.
References
1. Darling Kindersley, - History of the World, D.K. Publication, London, 1994.
2. Fisher, H.A.L., - History of Europe (2 Vols), Surjeet, New Delhi, 1986.
3. Hayes, C.J.H., - Contemporary Europe Since 1870, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi, 1982.
4. Lowe Norman, - Mastering Modern World History (III Ed), Macmillan, Delhi, 1997.
5. Mahajan, V.D., - Modern Europe Since 1789, Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1980.
6. Marshall Smelser, - American History at a Glance, Barnes and Nobel, INC, New York, 1966.
7. Hobsbawn, - The Age of Revolution (1789-1848), Rupa & Co, Calcutta, 1992.
8. Hobsbawn, - The Age of Capital (1848-1875), Rupa & Co, Calcutta, 1992.
9. Hobsbawn, -The Age of Empires (1875-1914), Rupa & Co., Calcutta, 1992.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 10
Semester : V Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC454 Credits: 04
INDIAN POLITY
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To enable the students understand the constitutional development in India since 1857.
2. To make the students know the art of governance in India.
3. To enable them attend efficiently the civil services and other competitive examinations.
Note: Essay questions should not be set from this unit with the heading brief survey.
Unit – I 15 hours
Brief Survey – Indian Constitutional Development – Acts of 1773, 1784, 1861, 1909, 1919, 1935,
1947 other sources – U.K. – USA – French – Chinese Constitutions – Salient features.
Unit – II 20 hours
Indian Constitution – Salient Features – Preamble –Distribution of Powers – Centre – State Relations –
Article 356 – Amendments – Election Commission – Reforms.
Unit – III 15 hours
Union Executive – President – Powers – Functions – Privileges – Emergency Powers – Vice-President –
Prime Minister – Cabinet – Key Functionaries.
Unit – IV 15 hours
Union Legislature – Lok Sabha – Rajya Sabha – Process of Law Making – Functions, Powers and
Privileges – Political Parties and Pressure groups.
Unit – V 10 hours
Indian Judiciary – Organization – Powers and Functions Status – Judicial Review – Lok Ayukta.
Books for Study
1. Competition Success - Constitution of India – At a Glance, New Review, Delhi, 13th
Ed. 2002.
2. Gomathinayagam, P., - Modern Governments, Books Lands, Rajapalayam, 1986.
3. Laxmi Kanth, M., - Indian Polity (for UPSC), TATA McGraw Hill, Delhi, 2004.
4. Mahajan, V.D., - Select Modern Governments, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1984.
References
1. Agarwal, R.C., - Modern Indian Constitution and Administration, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 6th
Ed.,1994.
2. Chandra Prakash - Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Kapur, A.C., - Select Constitutions, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1993.
4. Paul R. Brass - Caste Faction & Party in Indian Politics, 2 Vols., Chanakya Publications, Delhi, 1985.
5. Raja Ram Kalpana (Ed.) - Indian Polity, Spectrum Books (12th
Re.Ed.), New Delhi, 2005.
6. Sharma Manoj, - Dynamics of Indian Politics, Anmol Publication, New Delhi, 2004.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core -11
Semester : V Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC553 Credits : 04
HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To enable the students understand the historical phases of development in the various
disciplines of Science.
2. To help them prepare for competitive examinations.
Unit – I: Science and Technology in Ancient Europe 15 hours
Greek Science –– Thales – Pythagoras – Hippocrates – Eratosthenes – Euclid – Archimedes – Roman
Contributions: Galen – Ptolemy-Julian Calendar – Roman Roads and Transportations – Bridges –
Aqueducts.
Unit – II 15 hours
Ancient Chinese Technology – Porcelain – Lacquering – Paper – Printing – Maps – Navigation.
Unit – III 10 hours
Arab Science – Medicine – Alchemy – Avicenna – Others.
Unit - IV: Science and Technology in Modern Europe 20 hours
a) Crusades – results – Roger Bacon – Renaissance – da-Vinci – Astronomy Copernicus – Tycho Brache
– Galileo – John Kepler – Printing.
b) Physics and Biology – Newton – Harvey – Hunter – Jenner.
c) Industrial and Agrarian Revolutions – Inventions – Discoveries – Rail Road – Transport – Textile –
Mining.
d) Modern Marvels – Faraday – Louis Pasteur – Dalton – Darwin – Ronald Ross – Telegraph –
Telephone – TV – Radio – Computer - Satellite Communication.
Unit - V: Science & Technology in India 15 hours
a) Ancient and Medieval: Astronomy – Medicine – Aryabhatta – Varaha Mihira – Baskara – Others –
Ayur Veda.
b) Modern India – Ramanujam – C.V. Raman – Chandra Bose – Homi Bhaba
Books for Study
1. Sampathkumar, V.S., Sundaraman, T., - A Textbook on History of Science, M.S. University,
Tirunelveli, 1995.
2. Varghese Jeyaraj - History of Science and Technology, 2nd
Ed., Anna Publications,
Uthamapalayam, 2004.
3. Venkatraman, R.V., - History of Science and Technology, Ennes Publication, 1988.
4. ituNty;> - mwptpay; njhopy; El;g tuyhW> Mde;jg; gjpg;gfk;> kJiu> 1997.
References
1. Jain, N.K., - History of Science and Scientific Method, Oxford, Delhi, 1982.
2. Kuppuram, G., Kumudamani, K., - History of Science & Technology in India (12 Vols.), Sundeep
Prakashan, Delhi, 1990.
3. Nadkarni, K.M., - Indian Materia Medica, Popular Prakashan, Bombay, 1976.
4. Nair, Jagadish, B., -Inventions and Discoveries, Computech Publishers, Thiruvananthapuram.
5. Tamil Vanan, Lena, - Ariviyal Kandupidippugalum Payankalum (Tamil) (2 Vols.), Manimegalai
Pirasuram, Chennai, 1983.
6. Ariviyal Kalanjiam (Tamil) (9 Vols.), Tanjore Tamil University, Tanjore, 1986.
7. Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (9 Ed.), 20 Vols., McGraw Hill, New York, 2002.
8. The New Book of Knowledge – The Children’s Encyclopedia Publication, Grolier Incorporated,
New York, 1968.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : All B.A./B.Sc. Part : Self Learning Course
Semester : V Hours :
Sub-Code: Credits : 3
INDIAN HISTORY FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS – II
(From 1526 to 1950)
(For Students admitted from the Academic Year 2008 – 2009 onwards under the New
CBCS Pattern)
Objectives
i) To help the students prepare for competitive examinations.
Unit – I:
The Moghuls – Babur to Aurangzeb – Sur Interreguum –
Administration – Society – Economy – Art and Architecture – Religion.
Unit – II: The Advent of Europeans
a) Portuguese, Danish, Dutch and French Settlements.
b) The British – Carnatic Wars – Battle of Plassey – Buxor – Dual
Government in Bengal.
c) Annexationist Policies.
a) Subsidiary Alliance System.
b) Lapse Doctrine.
Unit – III:
Sepoy Mutiny 1857 – Causes and results.
Unit – IV:
Freedom struggle – Indian National Congress – Extremists – Moderates
– Partition of Bengal – Minto-Morley Act – Non Cooperation
Movement – Montague – Chelmsford Reforms – Swedasi movement –
Terrorism – Round Table Conferences – Cripps Mission – Muslim
League – Communal Award.
Unit – V:
Government by the People of India – Government of India Act 1935 –
Mountbatten Plan – Indian Independence Act – Partition – Indian
Republic of 1950.
Books for Study
1. Francis, S.R.S. Premier IAS Main Manual, CBS Publishers, New Delhi,
2007.
2. Reddy Krishna, Indian History (2nd
Ed), TATA McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
2004.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 12
Semester : VI Hours : 90
Sub-Code : 12HSC165 Credits : 05
INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To make students learn the developments in different spheres in the Independent India.
2. To help them prepare for competitive examinations.
Unit – I 13 hours
Aftermath of Independence – Pains of Partition – Integration of States – Reorganization of States –
Article 370.
Unit – II 22 hours
Politics – Congress Hegemony – Powerful Prime Ministers – Nehru – Sastri – Indira Gandhi – Split in
the Congress – National Emergency in 1975 – Emergence of Coalition Politics – Janatha – Jan Sangh –
Others. Punjab Crisis – Operation Blue Star – Black Thunder Results – Regional Parties in National
Politics – Am Athmi – Lokhpal Bill.
Unit – III 22 hours
Society – Problem of Reservation – Kaka Kalekar – Sattanathan – Mandal Commissions – Critics –
Tamil Nadu Governments approach – 33% Reservation to Women – Current Status – Problem of Dalits –
Keela Venmani and Thinniyam Episodes – Honour Killings - Education – Operation Black Board –
National Literacy Mission – NLM – Education of SC & ST – Minorities.
Unit – IV 13 hours
Religion in Politics – Challenges – Operation Demolition – Results – Future of Secularism – Godhra
Carnage.
Unit – V 20 hours
Economic and Scientific Developments – Science and Technological Developments – Blue and Green
Revolutions – Operation Flood – Marvels in Space and Nuclear Fields – Oceanography – Economic
Survey – Growth of Various Industries – Transport in India – New Economic Policy – MNCs – Foreign
Direct Investments – The Problem of Black Money.
Books for Study
1. Anlet Sobithabai - Contemporary History of India (1947-2004), Sharon Publication, Martandam, 2005.
2. Venkatesan, G., - Contemporary India, V.C. Publication, Rajapalayam, 2007.
References
1. Bipan Chandra, - India After Independence, Penguin Publications, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Chandel, L.S., - Objective Indian History, H.G. Publication, New Delhi, 2003.
3. Francis, S.R.S., - Premier IAS Main Manual, CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Reddy Krishna, - Indian History, (2nd
Ed.), TATA McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004.
5. Thorner Daniel, - The Shaping of Modern India, Allied Publications, Delhi, 1980.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 13
Semester : VI Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC265 Credits : 05
ART HISTORY OF INDIA
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To make the students understand the various aspects of Indian Art historically.
2. To train them appreciate and protect the niceties of Indian Art Heritage.
Unit – I 15 hours
Jaina and Buddhist Art – Stambhas – Viharas – Chaityas – Stupas – Gandhara – Nalanda – Amaravati –
Mathura – Bharhut – Ajanta – Mauryan art and architecture.
Unit – II 15 hours
Guptan Art – Golden Age – Features – Temples – Sculptures – Dasavatara Temple – Ajanta caves –
Terracotta – Paintings.
Unit – III 15 hours
Rajput Art – Tantric influence – Temples at Khajuraho – Fortresses and Palaces – Amber – Udaipur –
Jodhpur.
Unit - IV: Deccan Art 15 hours
Rashtrakuta Art – Ellora – Chalukyan Art – Temples at Aihole – Badami – Pattadakkal – Ajanta-fresco
– Vijayanagar Art – Krishna Devaraya – Hampi.
Unit – V 15 hours
Art of Tamil Nadu – Art under Pallavas – Cholas – Pandyas – Nayaks Art – Krishnapuram - Alagarkoil.
Materials for Study
Prepared by the Department.
References
1. Craven Roy, C., - Indian Art – A Concise History (Rev. Ed.), Thames & Hudson, Slovenia, 1997.
2. Khora Sunil, - Handbook of Indian Art, Sundeep Prakashan, Delhi, 1998.
3. Michael George, - Architecture and Art of South India, Cambridge University Press, 1995.
4. Nagaswami, R., - Art and Culture of Tamil Nadu, Sundeep Prakasan, Delhi, 1980.
5. Nilakanta Sastri, K.A., -Aspects of India’s History and Culture, The Indian Archaeological Society,
Delhi, 1990.
6. Palmes, J.C., A History of Architecture, 18th
Ed., CBS Publishers, Delhi, 1986.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 14
Semester : VI Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC364 Credits : 04
MAIN CURRENTS OF THE MODERN WORLD – II (AD 1919-AD 1945)
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To make the students aware of the major global events and trends of the interwar period.
2. To inculcate in them the truth that Imperial wars, dictatorships and distrust between States in general
led to disastrous wars and loss of world peace.
Note: The unit with the heading brief survey is not meant for elaborate study and so essay
questions are not to be set from it.
Unit – I 11 hours
Peace Preservation: League of Nations – Structure – Achievements – Failure – Mandate System.
Map: Mandated Territories – A, B, C territories.
Unit – II 16 hours
Towards Classless Society: Russian Revolution of 1917 – Communist Movements in China Upto 1949 –
Cultural Revolution – Mao-Tse-Tung.
Unit – III 15 hours
Dictatorial and Imperialistic Tendencies – Rise of Dictatorships – Mussolini – Hitler – Road to
Japanese Imperialism – Manchurian Crisis – Second Sino – Japanese War.
Unit – IV 13 hours
Brief Survey: USA’s Foreign Policy since 1919 – Good Samaritan Policy – Reasons for American
Participation in World War-II.
Unit – V 20 hours
Second World War: Causes course and Results
Map: 1. Possessions of Germany in Europe during World War-II.
2. Japans position in Asia during World War-II.
Books for Study
1. Paramasivam, M. & G. Sethuraman - History of China and Japan (2nd
Ed). Pannai Pathippagam,
Madurai, 1985.
2. Thiyagarajan, J., - International Relations, Pavai Pathippagam, Madurai, 2002.
References
1. Darling Kindersley - History of the World, D.K. Publication, London, 1994.
2. Fisher, H.A.L., - History of Europe (2 Vols), Surjeet, New Delhi, 1986.
3. Hayes, C.J.H., - Contemporary Europe Since 1870, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi, 1982.
4. Lowe Norman - Mastering Modern World History (3rd
Ed), Macmillan, Delhi, 1997.
5. Mahajan, V.D. - Modern Europe since 1789, Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1980.
6. Marshall Smelser - American History at a Glance, Barnes and Nobel, INC, New York, 1966.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 15
Semester : VI Hours : 75
Sub-Code : 12HSC464 Credits : 04
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (SINCE AD 1945)
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To make the students understand the problems between states that affected the world.
2. To make them realise the importance of peace and friendship between states.
Unit – I 20 hours
Importance of the Study of International Relations – Some Basic Concepts – Balance of Power –
Collective Security – Disarmament – Cold War – Detente – Role of Trade and Culture – WTO –
International Law – Neo Colonialism – Terrorism.
Unit – II 15 hours
U.N.O. – Aims – Structure – Achievements – Failures – Regional Organisations – Common Wealth of
Nations – NATO-CENTO-SEATO-EEC-SAARC-BRICS – ASEAN- etc.
Unit – III 15 hours
Some Major Issues of the 20th
Century – Arab – Israel Conflict – Vietnam War – Korean War – Gulf
Crisis.
Unit – IV 15 hours
India Since 1945 – Foreign Policy with USA and Russia – Indo – Chinese – Conflict – Indo-Pak Conflict
– Indo-Sri Lankan Relations.
Unit – V 10 hours
Problems of the Developing Nations – North – South Divide – Impact of Atom and Space on
International Relations – India’s Nuclear Policy.
Books for Study
1. Keswani Hemchand, S. - International Relations in Modern World (1900-1988), Himalaya
Publishers, Mumbai, 1995.
2. Thiyagarajan, J., - International Relations, Pavai Pathippagam, Madurai, 2002.
References
1. Carr, E.H., - International Relations between the World Wars, Palgrave, New York, 1985.
1998.
2. Dhar, S.N., - International Relations and World Politics, Kalyani Publishing House, New Delhi,
3. Johari, J.C., - International Relations and Politics, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
4. Mahajan, V.D., - International Relations Since 1900, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1990.
5. Miller, Richard, I., - Dag Hammarskjold and Crisis Diplomacy, Pyramid Books, New York, 1962.
6. Chester Bowles, - Ambassador’s Report, Comet Books, London, 1954.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : III B.A. (History) Part : III Core – 16
Semester : VI Hours : 75
Sub-Code: 12HSE563 Credits : 04
HUMAN RIGHTS
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2008 – 2009 onwards)
Objectives
1. To create awareness in students about the rights and duties of human beings.
2. To promote a sense of human worth and dignity.
Unit – I: 15 hours
Historical Roots and Growth of Human Rights
a) Historical Evolution.
b) Concept and Meaning – Rights and Duties – Perspectives
c) Types of Human Rights.
Unit – II: 15 hours
Social and Sectoral Rights and Violations
a) Women b) Children c) Dalits d) Tribals
d) Environment (Laws and Acts)
Unit – III: 15 hours
Human Rights Protection: National and Global Mechanism
a) National
i) Preamble of Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights and Duties - Directive
Principles of State Policy.
ii) Human Rights Commissions
b) International
i) U.N. conventions and Protocols
ii) Mechanisms of the U.N.O.
Unit – IV: 15 hours
Ways of Responding to Human Rights Challenges
under Democracy Legal Bases, Human Right Organisations & Civil Society
Groups.
Unit – V: 15 hours
Human Rights and Inspiring Personalities
Roussoue, Abraham Lincolin, Karl Marx, Dr. Ambedkhar, Martin Luther King. Jr., V.R. Krishna
Iyer, Medha Patkar.
Materials for Study: Prepared by the Department.
References:
1. Bami Bargohain, - Human Rights, Social Justice and Political Challenge, Kaniska Publishers, New
Delhi, 1999.
2. Darren O’ Byrne - Human Rights: An Introduction, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2003.
3. Desai, A.R., - Repression and Resistance in India, Popular Prakashan, Bombay, 1990.
4. Desai, A.R., - Violation of Democratic Rights in India (Ed.), Popular Prakashan, Bombay, 1986.
5. Dev Arjun, & Indirani Arjun Deva, Human Rights, A Source Book, Delhi, 1996.
6. Kumar Das Ashish, -Human Rights in India, Mohanti Pransant Kumar & Sons, New Delhi, 2007.
7. Muthuirulandi Raja, - Human Rights, Sriyar Publications, Trichy, 1996.
8. Roy Ashina, - Human Rights of Women, Raja Publications, New Delhi, 2003.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Class : All B.A./B.Sc. Part : Self-Learning Course
Semester : VI Hours :
Sub-Code : Credits : 3
INDIAN CONSTITUTION
(Students admitted from the Academic Year 2012 – 2013 onwards)
Objectives
1. To make the students know the art of governance in India.
2. To enable them attend efficiently various competitive examinations.
Unit – I:
Indian Constitution – Salient Features – Preamble – Fundamental Rights and Duties – Directive
principles of State Policy – Distribution of powers – Centre-State Relations – Article 356 –
Amendments.
Unit – II:
Union Executive – President – Vice-President – Powers – Functions – Prime Minister – Cabinet
– Powers and functions.
Unit – III:
Union Legislature – Lok Sabha – Rajya Sabha – Process of Law Making – Functions – Powers –
Privileges.
Unit – IV:
Indian Judiciary – Organisation – Powers and functions – Judicial Review.
Unit – V:
Election Commission – Reforms – Party System – Pressure Groups.
Books for Study
1. Competition Success Review , - Constitution of India – At a Glance, (13th
ed), New Delhi, 1994.
2. Laxmi Kanth, M., - Indian Polity (for UPSC), TATA McGraw Hill, Delhi, 2004.