Department of History
The Department of History was established on 1st Jully 2014. It offers complementary courses to the students of BA English Language and Literature as well as Economics. Dr Sathiyaraj A. who retired as Associate Professor of History from Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, teaches History of Modern World and History of Modern India to the English and Economics students respectively. Besides, the department offers a certificate course, ‘ Society and Medicine in Modern Kerala’. Programmes like quiz competitions, seminars, webinars and group discussions are conducted to create genuine interest in the course and score maximum marks. Online quiz competitions on civil service examinations pattern are also held to enable the students to appear for competitive examinations. Guest lectures are given to the students on virtual platforms.
VISION
The Department of History aims to make the students aware of India’s struggle against colonial hegemony and understand the developments in post-independent India. We are also confident that the study of Modern World History will help them to think as global citizens.
MISSION
Motivate the students to read the events without bias and prejudice. Create in them a longing to serve the nation and be watchful of the snares of neocolonialism. Make them ambassadors of peace and harmony. Empower them to historicise the issues and learn to address them with confidence and positive outlook.
DEPARTMENT EVENTS
Webinar on Martyrs’ Day ( 30/01/2020)
Dr. Shan Eugene Palakkal, Assistant Professor of History, Stella Maris College, Chennai delivered a speech on “Relevance of Martyrs’ Day and the Role of Covid 19 Warriors” on Google platform.
Webinar ( 14/11/2020)
Dr P.S. Vijayanath Raj, Associate Professor & HOD, Sri Narayana Guru College of Advanced Studies, Varkkala delivered a lecture on “ Jawaharlal Nehru: An Architect of India” on Google platform.
Webinar on Kerala Day (01/11/2020)
A webinar was conducted on the topic, “Remembering the Saga of State Formation in Kerala” Dr. Suresh J, Assistant Professor of History, University College, Thiruvananthapuram delivered the keynote address on Google platform.
Quiz Competition on UN Day 2020 (24/10/20)
An online quiz competition was held on “United Nations Organisation” in connection with the UN Day 2020.
Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi ( 02/10/2020)
An online quiz on Mahatma Gandhi was conducted in association with the NSS units on 02/10/2020.
Webinar ( 06/08/2020)
A webinar on “Reverberations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki” was conducted on Google platform in connection with the Hiroshima Day Celebrations 2020. Ms. Keerthana Santhosh, Assistant Professor of History, St. Mary’s College ( Autonomous), Thoottukudi was the resource person. The webinar was meant for the NSS volunteers and the students of English literature who have opted Modern World History as complementary course.
Invited talk ( 28/06/2019)
Dr. Burton Cletus, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi delivered a lecture on the topic, “Science, Society and Political Consciousness in Post Independent India”.
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SOCIETY &MEDICINEIN MODERN KERALA
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. develop a logical approach towards traditional society and medicine.
2. Know the story of dissemination of modern medicine.
3. understand the successful strategies of combating epidemics.
