The department of History was founded in 1992 as subsidiaries subject to Pre-University Course and undergraduate course respectively. It was upgraded to honour paper in the year 2004. Since the inception, the department flourishes till date under the steadfast leadership of the head of department with wholeheartedly support from the faculty members. It is open for students who have successfully qualified 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
Objectives of the course:
- The objective of the course is to provide broad knowledge of human history and particularly of the areas and theme as per curriculum/syllabus framed and designed by the affiliating university.
- To introduce the students to the basic concepts of the subject matter of History, familiarize students with the broad socio-economic and political development in the Indian sub continent.
Faculty:
- Dr.(Mrs.) R. Merika Nongtdu
- Smt. P. Syrpailin Phawa(HOD)
- Smt. Hannahbell Lapasam
- Smt. Thywillbedone Dkhar
Programme Outcomes:
The students familiarized with the broad socio-economic and political developments in the Indian sub-continents from the Harappan Civilization till the 13th century A.D. It helped the students to learn the main trends and developments of India economy during the medieval and modern period. The students know the basic concept of historiography and history writing method. The programme helped the students to know the major development of History from 15th century to World War II, and major political, social, economic and scientific development in the contemporary world. It also helped the students to know the beginning and growth of modernization in South East Asia, and North East India.
Course Outcomes:
The students learnt the emergence of the Vedic culture and helped them to understand the Society, economy, polity and religion as reflected in the Rig Veda. Students also learnt the emerged of Mauaryan Empire and its culture. They know arts and architecture of various empires including during Ashoka period, Sangam age, Gupta and post Gupta period and Cholas dynasty. It gives knowledge about the Arab invasion and the Delhi Sultanate.
The rise of regional powers and policies of colonial expansions were also learnt by students. They know and learnt about the Resistance to colonial rule, National movement, rise of economic nationalism, Partition of Bengal and Muslim league; Role of Gandhi in the national movement; major trends in historiography from the classical age to the twentieth century; United Nations Organisation (UNO), etc.
Specific Outcomes:
The study of History helped students to earn knowledge of different historical period and with the knowledge about the works done by some historian of that period. The study of history provides the students with standard and upto date knowledge of historical events, impact, war and history. The students also acquired knowledge of the historical events of the Ancient, Medieval, Modern and European history in new aspects.
Career option:
The students who choose history as their honour subject, they can opt as Archaeologist, Meusology Tourist guides, teachers, government servant and competitive examination.