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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2014-17)

B.A. HISTORY- PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem Course Cr. Hrs./

Week

Marks Total

Part Subject code Name Int. Ext.

I

I 411T Tamil/other languages – I- Tharkala

kavithaiyum,sirukathaiyum 3 6 25 75 100

II 412E English – I- Prose and Communication

Skills 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BHI1C1 Core – I – History of India Upto 1206

A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

4BHI1C2 Core – II – World Civilization 4 6 25 75 100

4BBAA1 Allied–I – Modern Governments -I 5 5 25 75 100

IV

4NME1A /

4NME1B /

4NME1C

(1) Non-Major Elective – I –

(a) Tamizh Mozhiyin adipadaikal /

(b) ikkala Ilakkiyam /

(c) Communicative English

2 1 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

II

I 421T Tamil/other languages – II- Idaikala

ilakiyamum sirukathaium 3 6 25 75 100

II 422E English – II- Shakespeare and English

for Competitive Examination 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BHI2C1 Core – III – History of India from

1206 to 1707 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

4BHI2C2 Core – IV – History of Europe, From

476 to 1453 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

4BBAA2 Allied – II- Modern Governments -II

5 5 25 75 100

IV 4BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

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III

I 431T Tamil /other languages – III-

Kappiyamum Nadagamum 3 6 25 75 100

II 432E English – III- Poetry, Drama and

Communicative English 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BHI3C1 Core – V – History of India from 1707

to 1947 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

4BHI3C2 Core – VI – History of Europe from

1453 to 1789 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

4BAEA3 Allied – III – History of Economic

Thought 5 5 25 75 100

IV

4NME3A /

4NME3B /

4NME3C

(1) Non-major Elective – II

a) ilakkiyamum Mozhi Payanpadum (b)

Pazhanthamizh ilakiyankalum

Ilakkiya Varalarum (c) Effective

Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

4SBS3A1/

4SBS3A2

(2) I- Competitive Examination Skills

2 2 25 75 100

V 4BEA3 Extension activities 1 - 100 -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

IV

I 441T Tamil /other language – IV-

Shakespeare and English for

Competitive Examinations

3 6 25 75 100

II 442E English – IV- Pandai Ilakkiamum

Urainadaiyum 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BHI4C1 Core – VII – Contemporary India,

Since 1947 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

4BHI4C2 Core – VIII – History of Europe, From

1789 to 1945 A.D. 4 4 25 75 100

4BAEA4 Allied – IV – Health Economics 5 5 25 75 100

IV 4SBS4B1/

4SBS4B2

(2) Skill Based Subjects – II –

Emergency and Medical Lab Skills

2 2 25 75 100

3

4BVE4/

4BMY4/

4BWS4

(4)Value Education / Manavalakalai

Yoga / Women’s Studies

2 2 25 75 100

Total 23 30 -- -- 700

V

III

4BHI5C1 Core – IX – History of Tamilnadu

Upto 1801 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

4BHI5C2 Core – X – History of the U.S.A from

1776 to 1945 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

4BH15C3 Core – XI - History of Science and

Technology

4 5 25 75 100

4BHIE1A/

4BHIE1B

Elective – I – Journalism(or)

Archaeology

5 5 25 75 100

4BHIE2A/

4BHIE2B

Elective – II – Indian Constitution (or)

Panchayat Raj

5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS5A3/

4SBS5A4/

4SBS5A5

(2) Skill Based Subjects – I- Heritage

and Tourism

2 2 25 75 100

(2) Skill Based Subjects – I –

Marketing and Sales Management

2 2 25 75 100

Total 26 30 -- -- 700

VI

III

4BHI6C1 Core – XII – History of Tamilnadu

from 1801 A.D. to the Present day

4 5 25 75 100

4BHI6C2 Core – XIII – International Relations

Since 1945 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

4BHI6C3 Core – XIV – Introduction to

Historiography

4 5 25 75 100

4BH16C4 Core – XV – History of Russia, From

Peter the Great to 1991 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

4BHIE3A/

4BHIE3B

Elective – III – Social Reformers of

India (or) Women Studies

5 5 25 75 100

IV

4SBS6B3/

4SBS6B4/

4SBS6B5

(2) Skill Based Subjects – II- Basic

Internet and office automation Lab

2 2 25 75 100

(2) Skill Based Subjects – II – Fruit,

Vegetable Preservation Skills

2 2 25 75 100

Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

B.A HISTORY PROGRAMME OUTCOME

Programme Outcome (Pos)

The history programme focuses on understands background of our religion, customs

institutions, administration and so on. Understand the present existing social, political, religious

and economic conditions of the people. Analyze relationship between the past and the present is

lively presented in the history. Develop practical skills helpful in the study and understanding of

historical events. The course tries to relate the study of history with practical needs and task and

equip students with the capabilities to think, comprehend and present issues in the proper

perspective.

Develop practical skills helpful in the study and understanding of historical events. They:

Draw historical maps, charts, diagrams etc. (ii) Prepare historical models, tools etc.

Develop interests in the study of history and activities relating to history. They: (i)

Collect ancient arts, old coins and other historical materials; (ii) Participate in historical

drama and historical occasions; (iii) Visit places of historical interests, archaeological

sites, museums and archives; (iv) Read historical documents, maps, charts etc.(v) Play

active roles in activities of the historical organizations and associations; and (vi) Write

articles on historical topics.

The study of history helps to impart moral education.

History installs the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the pupils.

The History subject is a broad-based program that has specific goals, including: (i)

engaging the mind and imagination of those who study history; (ii) introducing students to

worlds, times, places, and cultures – including their own – in ways they have never before

considered; and (iii) promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge and critical thinking,

reading, writing, and research skills. Upon successful completion of this history degree program,

students should be able to demonstrate competency in the vital skills of historical

explanation, discernment, and synthesis. Thus the course is an excellent

preparation for careers’ in teaching, law, Tourism, Journalism, Political, Public Administration,

Bureaucracy, Archaeology, archival and Museum administration.

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COURSE OUTCOME FOR B.A HISTORY

Semester –I

History of India Upto 1206 A.D. (4BHI1C1)

Course Description

This paper described ancient Indian History and Civilization. The course deals with

socio-cultural and political condition in Ancient India.

Course Objective:

The important of this course is to understand the students with social, economic, political

and cultural developments in ancient India.

The subject to focus is on socio- economic condition up to 1206.

The intent is to introduce students to the elements of change and continuity in Indian

Course Outcome (COs)

To understand the geographical features of India.

Analyze to the Indus valley civilization salient features.

Evaluate the features of Buddhism and Jainism

Visualize the administration of Mauryas and the art and architecture of Mauryas

Identify the administration of Guptas and their contribution to Nalanda University

Examine the Arab conquest of Sindu and the battle of Tarain.

Texts Prescribed

1. A.L. Basham, The Wonder That Was India.

2. Romila Thapar, A History of India Vol. I.

3. Kulke, H,and D. Rothermund, History of India.

4. R.S.Sharma, Aspects of political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient

India.

5. R.C. Majumdar, History of Ancient India.

World Civilization (4BHI1C2) Course Description

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This course explores different civilizations and globally interconnected systems around

the world. The course highlighting some essential features of what is often referred the world

civilization.

Course Objective:

This course is designed as a gateway for providing you with a body of knowledge about

world civilization.

World Civilization to examine aspects of the major social, political, economic, and

intellectual condition of world civilization.

The students will be able to analyze various civilizations around the world.


Explain the importance of the cultural, agricultural and urban revolutions in world

civilizations.

Differentiate the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India.

Describe urban life in ancient Greece, Rome, and India.

Distinguish the classical Greek, Roman, and Indian conceptions of the worship.

Assess the place of violence, love, and devotion in Islam and medieval Christianity.

Describe the major religions in the world.

Texts Prescribed

1. J.E.Swain, The World Civilizations.

2. W.B.Taylor, History of World Civilizations.

3. Arnold.J.Toynbee, A Study of History.

4. W.Watson, Early Civilization in China.

5. H.A.L.Fisher, A History of Europe Vol-I

Modern Governments-I (4BHIA1)

Course Description

This course examines and compares the organization and politics of modern

governments around the world.

Course Objective:

To impart knowledge about the basic features of constitution, different forms of state

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and polity.

To evaluated classification of constitution, forms of governments, separation of power,

legislature executive and Judiciary Functions in the world.

Develop in students a broad knowledge of political phenomena, practical skills of

analysis and communication, and an understanding of theoretical approaches to Politics


At the end of this course, students will have gained the ability to:

Understand how different systems of government are organized

in relations to different constitutional traditions and models.

This course acquaints students with the constitutional design and political theory.

Texts Prescribed

1. Gomathinayagam. P., Modernm Governments.

2. Kasthuri,J., Modern Governments.

3. V.D. Mahajan, Select Modern Governments.

4. Jagats, Bright, World Constitutions.

5. Strong, C.F., Modern Governments.

Semester –II

History of India from 1206 to 1707 A.D. (4BHI2C1) Course Description

The History of Medieval India studies this interesting period in Indian history when the

land underwent drastic changes, religious movements and was deeply influenced by the

Mughals.

Course Objective:

The significance of this course is to understand the students with social, economic,

political and cultural developments in medieval India.

The subject to focus is on socio- economic and political condition upto 1707 A.D.

The students will be able to analyze various kings ‘administration and achievements

during the medieval period.


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Understand the foundation of the Delhi sultanate and the Sultanate administration.

Recognise the Socio, economic and religious conditions under Vijayanagar Empire.

Identify the condition of India under the Mughal Empire.

Explain the Administration and art and architecture of Mughals.

Analyse the rise of the Marathas and the contribution of Shivaji.

Texts Prescribed

1. R. Sathianathaier, Political and Cultural History of India

Vole-I&II


3. Romila Thapar, A History of India Vol. II.


5. S.R.Sharma, Mughal Rule in India.

History of Europe from 476 to 1453 A.D (4BHI2C2) Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the major developments in the world from the decline of the Roman Empire to the Middle age of Europe.

Course Objective:

To make the students understand the political rising in Europe up to 1453.

To analyze the students understand the causes and results of hundred year’s war.

To examine life and society of Middle Ages.


Describe the legacy of Roman Empire in Europe.

Assess the Rise and spread of Christianity in Europe.

Narrate the feudalism and Manorial system Texts Prescribed

1. R.H.C. Davis, A History of Medieval Europe.

2. Marc.Bloch, Feudal Society.

3. Henri Pirenne, Economic and Social History of Medieval Europe.

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4. B.V.Rao, History of Europe.

5. H.A.L.Fisher, A History of Europe Vol-II.

Modern Governments-II (4BHIA2)

Course Description

This course enables students to acquire an introductory knowledge of the nature of

constitutional foundation and the system of government in number of major countries in the

world.

Course Objective:

Introduce students to the nature, structures and functions of modern constitutions and

governments in a number of selected countries.

Enable students to know that a comparative understanding of

differentconstitutional models will enhance their capacity to understand the

constitutional and the political system.

To make the students aware of features of the constitution of India, England, U.S.A,

Switzerland and France.



Understand how different systems of government are organized in relations to

different constitutional traditions and models.

Gain competence to identify and compare the general and specific features and

functions of selected constitutions and governments.

Texts Prescribed

1. A.C.Kapur and K.K.Misra: Select Constitutions.



4. G.R. Poornima, Suresah Kumar M.N., The Constitution of India.

5. Back James. Constitution of United States.

Environmental Studies (4BES2)

Course Description

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The course Explore the basics of environmental studies and the unique interdisciplinary

methods used to address the most challenging environmental problems. This segment will give to

the students a brief overview of types of issues and the solutions examined within environmental

studies.

Course Objective:

Creating the awareness about environmental problems among to the students.

Imparting basic knowledge about the environment and its allied problems.

Examine the Renewable and Non renewable resources.

Motivating students to participate in environment.

Environmental Study to learn the importance of Eco-system.

Mention the causes and effect of pollution.


Developing an attitude of students for the environment.

Study the importance of Plantation.

The Environmental Studies Program actively cultivates in our students for environmental

issues.

Acquiring skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving environmental problems.

Striving to attain harmony with Nature.

Texts Prescribe

1. K.C.Agarwal, Environmental Biology.

2. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India.

3. T.G.Miller, Environmental Science.

4. P.E.Odurm, Fundamental of Ecology.

5. R.E.Hawlinks, Encyclopedia of India Natural History.

Semester –III

History of India from 1707 to 1947 A.D. (4BHI3C1)

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Course Description

The European trading companies in India competed with each other ferociously. The

British administered India for a period of about two centuries and brought about revolutionary

changes in the social, economical and political life of the country. This course covers all

important events like colonialism, Swadeshi movement, Revolution of 1857, Battle of Plassey,

Quit India Movement 1942, Decline of Mughal Empire, and Establishment of British Empire in

India.

Course Objective:

To make students understand the advent of Europeans

The subject to establishment of British power in India.

The students will be able to analyze Indian national movement against the British

imperialism.


Discuss the advent of Europeans and their administration

Evaluate the Anglo-Mysore wars and Anglo-Sikh wars.

Realize the Permanent Revenue system and Lord Ripon’s Local Self Government.

Understand about the Socio-religious reform movements in 19th century.

State the role of moderates and extremists in the freedom movement. Texts Prescribed

1. R. Sathianathaier, Political and Cultural History of India Vole-III.

2. S.C.Ray Choudry, History of Modern India.

3. Bipan Chandra, India's struggle for independence, 1857-1947.

4. Bipan Chandra, History of Modern India.

History of Europe from 1453 to 1789 A.D (4BHI3C2)

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the major developments in the Europe from the decline of the feudal age to the French revolution.

Course Objective:

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Describe the Geographical discoveries and the Renaissance movement in Europe.

Assess the causes and effects of Reformation and Counter-Reformation movements.

Narrate the enlightened despotism in Europe, especially in France, Prussia and

Austria.

Learn the causes and results of Thirty years war.

Discuss the reforms of Peter the Great and Catherine II of Russia.


Describe the renaissance and reformation in Europe.

Assess the enlighten despotism in Europe.

Narrate the rise of Russia as political power.

Texts Prescribed

1. A.Grant, History of Europe.

2. H.A.L.Fisher, A History of Europe Vol-I.

3. Meenaxi Phukan, Rise of the Modern West: Social and Economic History of Early

Modern Europe.

4. T. C. W. Blanning, The Oxford History of Modern Europe.

5. M. M. Postan (ed.al.ed.), Cambridge Economic History of Europe

Vol-I&II.

Effective Employability Skills (4NME3C)

Course

Description

Soft skills provide students with a strong conceptual and practical framework to build,

develop and manage teams. They play an important role in the development of the students’

overall personality, thereby enhancing their career prospects. The soft skills training provides

strong practical orientation to the students and helps them in building and improving their

skills in communication, the effective use of English, business correspondence, presentations,

team building, leadership, time management, group discussions, interviews, and inter-personal

skills.

Course

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Objectives

To equip the students with, Business Communication: Communications skills, current

English usage, debates, language games, situational dialogues, precise writing, essay writing,

presentations. Presentation Skills: Preparing for effective presentations, presentation for

small groups and large groups, marketing and business presentations.

Course Outcome

(COs)

Upon completion, the students will be able to develop effective communication skills

(spoken and written). Develop effective presentation skills. Conduct effective business

correspondence and prepare business reports which produce results. Become self-confident

individuals by mastering inter-personal skills, team management skills, and leadership skills.

Develop all-round personalities with a mature outlook to function effectively in different

circumstances. Develop broad career plans, evaluate the employment market, identify the

organizations to get good placement, match the job requirements and skill sets.

Texts

Prescribed

1. E.H.McGrath, S.J., “Basic Managerial Skills For All”, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited,

New

Delhi 110 001. ISBN-0-87692-498-4.

2. D.K.Sarma, “You & Your Career”, Wheeler Publishing, 755, Anna Salai, Chennai 600002.

ISBN

81-7544-170-4. -1999.

Competitive Examination Skills (4SBS3A2) Course Description.

This course prepares the students for Public Service Commission, Tamil Nadu Public

Service Commission (TNPSC) and other national and state level competitive exams and it also creates

awareness among the aspirants about general and historic occurrences, Constitutional Provisions on the

Formation, Functions, and Powers of Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States and

also clarifies about TNPSC and its rules of Procedure.

Course Objective:

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Evaluate the intelligence, creativity and assessment in Competitive examinations.

Understand the verbal abilities and Fluency.

Analyze the numerical ability.

Narrate the spatial and perceptual abilities and situation reaction test.

State the memory and inductive reasoning for competitive examinations


To know the pattern of Various Examinations.

To get the information about the exams conducted for the entry into jobs

To become aware about the various soft skills.

To use the time effectively.

To become aware about the goals of life.

Texts Prescribed

1. R.S.Agarwal, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations.

2. Kumud Ranjan Singh, Indian Polity and Constitutional Issues.

3. Competition Success Review Magazines.

4. Mammen Mathew, Manorama Yearbooks.

Extension Activities (4BEA3) Course Description:

This course explores about contemporary issues and awareness of society. The extension

activity is to motivate the student’s leadership qualities, models and perspectives within social,

cultural and political contexts. Purpose of the extension activity is students to know about social

responsibility.

Course Objective:

Visit the Historical important sites nearby places

Interact with the people in the villages

Participate in the village local issues

Create organizing and decision making ability

Conduct cultural programmes.

Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities

Gain skills in mobilizing community participation

Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude

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Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster and

Practice national integration and social harmony


The extensions are the overall development of the rural people.

To bring about desirable changes in the human behavior, which includes change in

knowledge, skill and attitude?

To make the students to aware the social problems.

To create an environment for rural people so that they can show their talent, leadership

and efficiency.

Identify visual strengths and weaknesses to promote aesthetic resolution and clear

intentions in works of art and/or design.

Distinguish between subjective and objective assessment through critique of art/design

work.

Demonstrate inventiveness through the use of problem-defining and problem-solving

processes and skills.

Identify and apply sustainable art and design practices in their chosen media.

Semester –IV

Contemporary India since 1947 A.D. (4BHI4C1)

Course Description

This course examines social, political and economic developments in India since

independence in 1947, and places these developments in a historical and comparative context.

The course aims to understand of the working the world’s largest democracy. This course

introduces students to multiple social facets of contemporary India.

Course Objective:

This course is to introduce students to the trends and developments in India during the National Movement.

To make the students aware of policies and politics.

The achievement s of National parties.

The students will be able to analyze the contemporary challenges in India.


Recognise the integration of Indian states and SardarVallabai Patel’s effort for this.

Examine the internal and external policy of Jawaharlal Nehru, LalBahadurSastri

and Indhira Gandhi.

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Narrate the internal external policies of Rajiv Gandhi, V.P.singh, Vajpayee,

Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi.

Recognise the role of planning commission, five year plans and the development

of science and technology in India.

Identify the contemporary challenges like terrorism, liberalization, privatization

and globalization.

Texts Prescribed




4. Romila Thapar, India Another Millennium.

5. G.Venkatesan, History of Contemporary India 1947-2007.

History of Europe from 1789 TO 1945 A.D (4BHI4C2) Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the political and social changes in Europe during the French revolution. The course explores causes and results of global wars.

Course Objective:

Describe the French revolution.

Assess the Napoleon domestic and foreign policy.

Narrate the unification Italy and Germany.

Learn the causes and results of first and second world wars.

To make the students understand the formation of UNO.


Realize the cause and results of French Revolution and the achievements of Napolean

Bonaparte.

Visualize the importance of revolt of 1830 and 1848 in France and the efforts

of Bismarck for the unification of Germany.

Understand the causes and results for the First World War.

Examine the Nazism and Fascism in German and Italy.

Understand the causes and results of Second World War and the establishment of UNO.

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Texts Prescribed

1. A.Grant, Europe in the 19th and 20th century.



4. V.D.Mahajan, History of Europe.


Emergency and Medical Lab Skills (4SBS4B2)

Course Description.

This course introduces basic emergency medical care to students. The subject include

preparatory, rescue measure like accident, burning, natural disaster, drowning, snake, animal,

rodent bites.

Course Objective:

Explain the first aid methods.

Discuss the traffic rules and emergency steps to be taken on the spot.

Assess the basic clinical lab tests like blood, urine, saliva and stool tests.

Narrate the awareness programmes on the importance of locally available herbal

plants and vegetables.

Understand to do projects on locally available native treatments for various health

problems


This course is about managing trauma, from minor injury to humanitarian emergencies,

including injuries in women, children and the elderly, with the principal goal of improving

quality of care and patient safety.

Basic emergency resuscitation skills in adults and children.

Students are well prepared to improve their performs life-saving procedures.

To make the students awareness to blood, eye ,organs, herbal plants and vegetables

Texts Prescribed

Dr.Rama Rao,Hand Book of First Aid.

R.S.Muthu & Meera Ravishankar, First Aid.

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Value Education (4BVE4)

Course Description

The learning and practice of facts which have eternal value is what is contemplated by

value education. It can also be the process by which a good citizen is molded out of a human

being. The evolution of a good human being is when he realizes that his conscience shows

to him the rightness of his action.

Course Objectives

To create an awareness to values among learners and help them to adopt them in their

lives. To create awareness about, how important human values are humanism and humanistic

movement in the world and in India, literature on the teaching of values under various religions

like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, Islam, etc. And also to learn about the

Agencies for teaching value education in India.

Course Outco(COs)

The students will be able to understand values and emotions of other peoples, they will learn

to respect other faiths as well as to create harmony and peace in the country. This course will

shape the minds of the students to become a good human being to this society.

Texts

Prescribed

1. Satchidananda. M.k. (1991), “ethics, education, indian unity and culture” – delhi,

ajantha publications.

2. Saraswathi. T.s. (ed) 1999. Culture”, socialisation and human development:

theory,

research and application in india” – new delhi sage publications.

3. Venkataiah. N (ed) 1998, “value education” new delhi ph. Publishing corporation.

4. Chakraborti, mohit (1997) “value education: changing perspectives” new delhi:

kanishka

publications.

5. “value education – need of the hour” talk delivered in the hted seminar – govt.

Of maharashtra, mumbai on 1-11-2001 by n.vittal, central vigilance commissioner.

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Manavalakalai Yoga (4BMY4)

Course Description:

This subject introduces basic Knowledge of classical and theoretical foundations of yoga to the

students. This programme to assess the needs of yoga.

Course Objective:

To enable the student to have good health.

To practice mental hygiene.

To possess emotional stability.

To integrate moral values.

To attain higher level of consciousness.


Knowledge of classical and theoretical foundations of the field of Yoga Therapy

Knowledge of biomedical systems from an integrative and holistic perspective, as needed for

the practice of Yoga Therapy

Ability to apply knowledge learned in this curriculum and in previous yoga teacher trainings to

assess the needs of clients, to design and implement effective programs, and to assess the

effectiveness of these programs

Ability to effectively use yoga as a therapeutic modality through the integration of diverse

approaches to this field

Knowledge and ability to use professional conduct during the practice of Yoga Therapy

Ability to use relationship-based approaches to catalyze positive change or transformation

with clients

Critical thinking skills and science-based literacy to advance the evolution of Yoga Therapy as

an integrative health practice

Woman’s Studies (4BWS4)

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Course Description

Learning goal: Students will demonstrate knowledge of social, economic, political,

intellectual and cultural contributions of women past and present.

Objectives:

Describe the social, economic, political, intellectual or cultural contributions of one or

more women.

Analyze scholarship, literature, art, music, dance, theatre, or film created by or performed

by one or more women.

Students will develop an understanding of how gender combines with nationality, race

and ethnicity, religion, social class, sexual orientation, and physical ability to shape the

experiences of men and women, including themselves.

Read and respond to feminist scholarship.

Analyze the causes of violence against women.


Examine the similarities and differences among women within and across cultures and at

different historical moments.

Describe gender socialization and its consequences in a particular society.

Identify gender and sex-based inequalities in a particular society.

Analyze how these factors with the privileges and disadvantages they confer have

shaped. one's own experiences, presumptions, viewpoints, and sense of identity.

Texts Prescribed

1. Tara Ali Baig, Women of India.

2. Geraldine Forbes, Women in Modern India.

3. K.Veeramani, Periyar On Women’s Rights.

4. Pratima Asthana, Women’s Movement in India.

Semester –V

History of Tamil Nadu Upto 1801 A.D. (4BHI5C1) Course Description

The course deals with socio-cultural and political condition in Tamil Nadu up to 1801 A.D.

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Course Objective:

To understand the geographical features of Tamil Nadu.

To analyze the socio, economic and cultural condition of Pllavas,Pandyas,and Cholas.

To examine the advent of Islam and European to Tamil country.


To know about the socio, economic and cultural condition of the Sangam age.

Identify the contribution of Pallavas to art and architecture

Narrate the socio, economic and political condition of Tamil Nadu under the rule of

Cholas.

Describe the advent of Islam in Tamil Nadu.

Visualize the advent of the Europeans to Tamil country.

Texts Prescribed

1. K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, History of South India.

2. K.K.Pillai, Tamilaga Varalarum Panpadum( in Tamil).

3. N.Subramanian, The Sangam Polity.

4. T.V. Sadasiva Pandarathar, Cholar Varalaru (in Tamil).

History of USA from 1776 to 1945 A.D (4BHI5C2)

Course Description

The course deals with socio- political economic and cultural condition in USA from 1776

to 1945 A.D. This course is explained of American war of Independence, Civil war, First and

Second world wars cause and results. Students should be able to analyze significance of foreign

policy of USA.

Course Objective:

Discuss the Causes for the American war of Independence.

Debate the achievements of George Washington.

Evaluate the role of Abraham Lincoln as the President.

Elucidate rise of USA as a World Power.

Illustrate the participation of USA in the World Wars.


To understanding of historical chronology by mastering the knowledge of historical

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narrative of the American War of independence.

United States from the period prior to European contact to the conclusion of the Civil

War.

Given primary and/or secondary sources pertaining to a significant aspect of

economic, political, social, or cultural patterns in United States history during 1776 to

1945

To know about the United State emerge as a world power.

Students will develop and persuasively argue an historical thesis in a written or oral

assignment that effectively uses the sources as evidence.

Texts Prescribed

1. H.P. Parks, The United States of America.

2. C.P.Hill, A History of United States.

3. E.Canning, History of United States.

4. G.Venkatesan, History of the United States of America.

5. K.Rajayyan, A History of the United States of America.

History of Science and Technology (4BHI5C3)

Course Description

This course is introduced to the consideration of development technological and their impact on

social, cultural, and political history of the human being. This is a course in the history of science

and technology in a global perspective.

Course Objective:

Trace the achievements of Plato and Aristotle.

Highlight the contributions of Great Persons to Science and Technology.

Evaluate the findings of Thomas Alva Edison.

Bring out the significance of Atomic Energy.

Analyze the progress of Science and Technology in modern India.


Know the origin and development of science and technology in the world.

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Understand the social values of science and technology.

Assess the growth of industry and communication.

Identify the evolution and growth of medicine.

Assess the tremendous progress in science and technology 19th&20th century and its

impacts to society.

Texts Prescribed

1. S.Varghese Jeyarj, History of Science and Technology.

2. R.Venkataraman, History of Science and Technology.

3. Kalpana, Science and Technology in India.

4. J.D. Bernal, Science in History.

5. Patrick Pringle, Great Discoveries in Modern Science.

Journalism (4BHIE1A)

Course Description

The course journalism offered study of journalistic news, feature, and sports writing.

Emphasis is placed on basic news writing techniques and on related legal and ethical issues. The

students should be able to gather, write, and edit news, feature, and sports articles.

Course Objective:

To make the students understand the importance of journalism.

To analyze Press freedom in a global context.

To make the students understand the role of press in democratic developments.

To evaluate fundamental human rights on the basis of Medias.


Critical examination of journalism within shifting centers of media power.

This course will provide students with all of the skills necessary to produce a

quality publication.

Success in this course will also give students the opportunity to be a staff

member of any none of the publications.

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If the Students complete this course, they can able to Writing, designing,

interviewing, creating and publishing skills.

Texts Prescribed

1. Ahjuja, Introduction to Journalism.

2. M. R.Kamath, Professional Journalism.

3. S.Natarajan, A History of the Press in India.

4. Rangasamy, Parthasarathy, Journalism in India.

Archaeology (4BHIE1B)

Course Description

The course is aimed at introducing the students of ancient history to the nature of

archaeological data, its method and the multidisciplinary approaches to the study of past

societies.

Course Objective:

Understand the various Kinds of Archaeology.

Study the important Archaeologists.

Evaluate the excavation methods.

Trace the Megalithic cultural sites in Tamil Nadu.

Analyze the archaeological sites in South India.


Impact to the students the theories and principles of archaeology.

Learn the students the methods of exploration, excavation and dating.


member of any one archive’s.

If the Students complete this course, they can able to explain the ancient

archaeological evidence.

Texts Prescribed

1. Glyn E. Daniel, A short History of Archaeology.

2. G. Clark, Archaeology and Society.

3. F. Hole & R. Heizer, An Introduction to Pre-historic Archaeology.

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4. G. David, A Short History of

Archaeology.

5. M.Wheeler, Archaeology from the

Earth.

6. C.P. Bahn Renfrew, Archaeology: Theories and Methods and Practice.

7. K.V.Raman, Principles and Methods of Archaeology.

Indian Constitution (4BHIE2A)

Course Description

This course introduces students to the Constitution of India. It begins by providing an

overview of the history of the making of Indian Constitution. It then discusses the preamble and

the basic structures of the Constitution. The fundamental rights, duties and the directive

principles of state policy will be discussed thoroughly, followed by a discussion of the

legislature, the executive and the judiciary. .

Objectives

Evaluate the growth of legislature in India

Assess the salient features of the Constitution of India

Bring out the power and functions of the Indian Parliament.

Describe the role of Chief Minister of the State Understand the fundamental Rights and Duties of the Peoples.


The students learnt the historical background of Indian constitution.

Critical examination of the Indian independence Act.

The students know the government of union and states.

To well known the students about the powers and functions of judiciary in India.

If the Students complete this course, they can able to work as higher authorities of

judicial department.

Texts Prescribed

1. Graville Austin, The Indian Constitution.

2. Acharya Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India.

3. M.G.Clarke, Modern Political Constitutions.

4. M.V.Pylee, India’s Constitution.

5. K.Santhanam, Union-State Relations in India.

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Panchayatraj (4BHIE2B)

Course Description:

This course introduces to students the concept of panchayatraj, panchayatraj under British

rule, administration of grama sabha and village administration system in India. . Objectives:

Understand the ancient panchayatraj system under the Cholas.

Narrate the reforms of Lord Ripon to Local Government.

Evaluate the Ashok Mehta Committee Report on panchayatraj.

Study the powers and functions of panchayat president.

Describe the Rural Development programmes.

Course Outcome (COs):

The students learnt the historical importance of origin and development of the

panchayatraj in India.

Critical examination of the panchayatraj systems.

The students know the powers and functions of Grama Panchayat in india.

The students know about the administration of panchayatraj in India.

If the Students complete this course, they are interest to participate in panchayatraj

administrative bodies.

Texts Prescribed:

1.Vasant Desai, A Study of Rural Economics.

2.S.C.Jain, Community Development and Panchayatraj in India.

3.R.Rukmani, Panchayat System in Tamilnadu.

4.Igbal Narain, Panchayat System in Tamilnadu.

5.George Jacob, Panchayatraj in India.

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Heritage and Tourism (4SBS5A4)

Course Description:

Heritage Tourism defines the modern market-centered approach to Historic Preservation.

Introductory course for students from various academic fields, explores the theory & practice of

heritage tourism as a socio-cultural & economic phenomenon.

Course Objective:

To illustrate the complexity of “heritage” and heritage tourism;

To outline the challenges of conserving, managing and marketing heritage tourism;

Highlight the significance of Tourism

Bring out the guide lines of UNESCO on Heritage

Describe the origin and development of ITDC

Analyze the qualities of a Tourist Guide

Understand various tourism sites in Sivagangai District


This course serves two purposes: it is a practical exploration of cultural heritage, and a

theoretical exploration of global cultural heritage issues.

Students will also be introduced to international and national cultural heritage

regulations, laws, and policies.

Students will understand, identify, and evaluate various meanings, uses, and values

of Heritage

Students will develop and practice: skills in verbal and written articulation of

complicated forms of heritage; skills in explaining heritage to diverse publics and

engaging diverse publics in heritage practices; and skills in verbal articulation,

dialogue, and interaction through class discussion

Texts Prescribed:

1. A.K.Bahatia, Tourism Development Principles and Practices.

2. Achariya Ram, Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

3. S.M.Jha, Tourism Marketing.

4. M.M.Anad, Tourism and Hotel Industry in India.

Marketing and Sales Management (4SBS5A5) Course Description:

This skill based course Marketing Sales Management is the Art and Science of choosing

target markets and getting, keeping and growing customers through creating, delivering and

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communicating superior customer value. In daily life, a layman deals with different transaction

in terms of selling and purchasing of goods and services. Sales and marketing is responsible for

planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development.

Course Objective:

To make the students marketing is art of services to consumer as well

as business.

Knowledge and awareness of product is very essential for marketing.

Discuss the sales, sales management and related concepts.

Explain the structure and objectives of a sales organization.

They have the management gave out instructions which were

executed by the workers.


This mass product was important for cost reduction and satisfying large consumer base,

as production increased companies expanded into new markets across geographical areas.

They have good marketing philosophy employed by any given company has to be mix of

organization interest, consumer interest and societal interest

People as businesses are on the lookout to maintain or establish a

credential in their respective market.

Definition Marketing is about identifying and Meeting human and

social needs.

This course to motivate innovative ideas and experience in sales and

marketing fields.

Texts Prescribed:

1. Chunawalla, S.A, Sales Management,

2. Perreault, Jr, Wiiliam, McCarthy, E.Jerome, Basic Marketing.

Semester –VI

History of Tamil Nadu from 1801 A.D. to the Present Day (4BHI6C1) Course Description

The course deals with socio-cultural and political condition in Tamil Nadu from 1801 A.D.

to the present day.

Course Objective:

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To evaluate establishment British rule in Tamil Nadu.

The course is to provide a detailed study of the History of Tamil Nadu since 1801 A.D.

To know about the role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement.

This will help students acquire a strong theoretical base to understand of different

political, cultural, social, and, economic structure in Tamil Nadu after independence.


Evaluate the establishment of the British rule in Tamil Nadu and Vellore mutiny.

Narrate the growth of language and literature under the British.

Identify the socio- religious reform movements in Tamil Nadu.

Describe the role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom movement.

Examine the development of education in Tamil Nadu after Independence

Texts Prescribed

1. K. Rajayyan, History of Tamil Nadu.

2. K. Rajayyan, South Indian Rebellion (1800-1801).

3. N.Subramanian, History of Tamil Nadu – II.

4. G.Venkatesan, History of Modern Tamilnadu (1600 - 2011).

5. C.Nadarajan, Social History of Modern Tamilnadu.

International Relations since 1945 A.D (4BHI6C2)

Course Description:

International Relations is a subject deals with the Politics, Linguistics, Economics,

Philosophy, Religious Studies, trade and commerce, Law in the global level. International

Relations is a broad degree programme concerning the social and political conditions of our

increasingly globalizing world.

Course Objective:

Analyze the aims and functions of UNO

Evaluate the causes of the Cold War

Discuss the origin and achievements of Common Wealth of Nations

Bring out the foreign policy of USA

Mention the relation between India and neighboring countries


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This module gives students an introduction to the theoretical background to

international relations.

Examines a range of contemporary and historical topics through which it is possible

to explore the behavior of states and international organizations.

Major themes including national interest, realism, ideology, 'superpowers', war and

co-operation will be addressed as well as the practical aspects of the subject.

The course will also contrast the international behavior of small and large states.

Demonstrate a broad and deep understanding of international relations.

Texts Prescribed

1. V.D.Mahajan., International Relations.

2. N.D.Palmer., International Relations.

3. Ajith Kumar Sen., International Relations Since World War I.

4. V.Kandasamy., International Relations World Affairs Since 1945.

Introduction to Historiography (4BHI6C3)

Course Description:

The course content of this paper should be able to introduce the students to the very basic

concepts that go to make up the subject matter of history. The aim of the paper is not to raise

very complex philosophical issues but to enable the students to understand that the very nature of

the discipline of history is rooted in some fundamental concepts.

Course Objective:







Students will analyze the evolution of the historical profession from the Enlightenment to

the present.

Students will evaluate the key methods and theories used in major historical subfields.

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Students will compare scholarly historical works to one another and evaluate their

effectiveness.

Students will debate scholarly literature in a seminar setting.

Students will demonstrate graduate-level mastery of analysis and communication skills as

outlined in the History Department’s Program Learning Objectives.

Texts Prescribed:





Archaeology.


Earth.



History of Russia from Peter the Great to 1991 A.D (4BHI6C4)

Course Description

History of the Russian Empire from the era of Peter the Great to 1991 A.D. the early

twentieth century. After a brief survey of medieval and early modern Russian history, the course

will focus on the impact of Peter's, Alexander, Nicholas I, Alexander II, Alexander III, Nicholas

II, reforms, the social history of Russia in this periods, Russian imperial expansion, efforts to

reform and modernize the country, the rise of civil society, and the revolutionary movements and

social crisis, Russia under Lenin. This course deals with the civil war, new economic policy,

Stalin role, policy of Gorbatchev, disintegration of USSR.

Course Objective:

Understand the role of Peter the Great and Catherine II in Russia

Bring out the Liberation of Serfs

Learn the Russo – Japanese War of 1905

Discuss the implementation of Five Year Plan by Stalin

Assess the foreign policy of Russia from 1953 to 1991




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to explore the behavior of Russia.

Major themes including national interest, realism, internal and external policies,

Russia new political aspect, ‘superpowers', war and co-operation will be addressed as

well as the practical aspects of the subject.

The course will also contrast the international behavior of Russia.


Texts Prescribed

1. R.K.Majumdar & A.N.Srivasta, History of Russia and USSR.

2. L.S.Srivastava & V.P.Joshi, International Relations ( from 1914 to present day).


4. V.D.Mahajan., History of Europe since 1789.

Social Reformers of India (4BHIE3A)

Course Description:

This course describes Indian social structure and negation of democratic principles. It begins by

providingan overview of the caste system, contribution of jothirao Govid Phule, Ayothidas Pandith

ar, B.R.Ambedkar, Sri Narayana Guru,Ayyankali,vaikuta Swamigal,vallaar,E.V.Ramaswamy. Its

then discusses the basic social evils of the Indian society and social reform ideas.

.Objectives:

Emancipation of women.

Removal of caste distinction.

Abolition of untouchability in India.

The prominent persons who worked for the growth of nationalism became the main

propagator of social reform.


The students learnt the historical background of Indian society.

Critical examination of the contribution of social reformers.

The students know the social evils and how to eradicate in India.

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This course is intended to provide a general understanding of social changes and

Economic developments in modern India.

To familiarize the students with the major trends of the, Social Economic and Political

Developments in India.

Texts Prescribed:

1. A.R-Desai.,Social Background of Indian Nationalism.

2. B.Chandra.,Rise and growth of Economic Nationalism in India.

3. P.Spear.,History of India, Vol.II.

4. All volumes of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’s. writings and speeches by the Government of

Maharashtra.

5. R.P. Dutt.,India Today.

6. B.S.Chandrababu,Social Protest in Tamilnadu.

Woman’s Studies (4BHIE3B)

Course Description



Objectives:


more women.







Analyze the causes of violence against women






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Texts Prescribed





Course Basic Internet and Office Automation Lab (4SBS6B3)

Course Description:

The course will have a professional computer skill and practical oriented.

Course Objective

Understand how to navigate using a browser.

Use bookmark/favorites.

Understand simple search terms/conventions.

Locate web address.

Understand concept of hyperlink.


Distinguish, identify and relate between the principal layers of a complex

communications system.

Know all important telecommunications principles and equipment, protocol suites,

architectures, regulatory bodies and common carrier services as well as issues of cross-

protocol communications.

Have the skills required to install, administer and manage a Local Area Network (LAN)

and be able to network that LAN to other network segments over wide area links.

Know the theory behind and the basic use of network testing, monitoring and

management instruments and systems.

Apply basic computing principles and programming skills to install software, configure

devices, troubleshoot and maintain a data network.

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Be able to assess the communications needs of a client, perform a broad brush analysis of

the traffic conditions associated with these needs and then determine the optimal

connectivity for the conditions.

Know the range of data communications services associated with the dominant public

carrier services in Canada today and be able to estimate point to point costs using tariff

schedules.

Apply basic electronic and digital principles and instrumentation in the installation,

troubleshooting and maintenance of communications hardware.

Fruit, Vegetable Preservation Skills (4SBS6B4)

Course Description:

Distributing free fruit and vegetables at students may be a viable component of a more

comprehensive approach for improving students' nutrition attitudes and behaviors. More program

emphasis is needed on ways to promote vegetable consumption.

Course Objective:

Maintain momentum in current base programs in vegetable and fruit research.

Identify major needs of the vegetable and fruit industry and form interdisciplinary teams.

Promote the visibility of existing research programs and develop new programs.

Develop new technology in vegetable and fruit research programs.

Implement new strategies for funding research projects.

Provide authoritative and credible technical information to consumer and producer

clientele groups.

Enrich graduate education by offering students the opportunity to interact with

interdisciplinary research teams.


Diets rich in fruit and vegetables are associated with better health status.

A number of school-based programs have shown positive effects on children's dietary

behaviors; some have focused broadly on nutrition, physical activity, and heart

health whereas others have focused more specifically on fruit and vegetable

consumption.

Despite these successes, consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescents is

generally below recommended levels, supporting a need to identify effective strategies

for promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, among other healthful dietary patterns.

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ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE


PROGRAMME OUTCOME (Pos) & COURSE OUTCOME ( Cos)

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2017-18)

B.A. HISTORY- PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem. Part Course

Code

Title of the Course Cr. Hrs./

Week

Marks Total

Int. Ext.

I

I 711T Tamil/other languages – I- Tharkala

kavithaiyum,Urainadaiyum 3 6 25 75 100

II 712E English – I- English for Enrichment-I 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BHI1C1 Core–I–History of India Upto 1206

A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

7BHI1C2 Core – II – History of Tamil Nadu

upto 1801 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

Allied–I- Modern Governments-I 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME1A

7NME1B

7NME1C

(1) Non-Major Elective – I

a) Thamizh Mozhiyin

Adipadaikal

b) Ikkala ilakkiyam

C) Communicative English

(C) Communicative English

2 1 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

II I 721T Tamil/other languages – II-

Idaikkala Ilakkiyamum Sirukathaiyum 3 6 25 75 100hh

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II 722E English – II- English for Enrichment - II 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BHI2C1 Core – III – History of India From

1206 to 1707 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

7BHI2C2 Core – IV – History of Tamil Nadu

Since 1801 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

Allied – II –Modern Governments II 5 5 25 75 100

IV 7BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100

I 731T Tamil /other languages – III-

Kapiyamum Nadakamum

3 6 25 75 100

II 732E English – III- 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BHI3C1 Core – V – History of India From

1707 to 1947 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

7BHI3C2 Core – VI – History of Europe From

1453 to 1789 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME3A /

7NME3B /

7NME3C

(1) Non-major Elective – II

(A) ilayakkiyamum Mozhi Panpadum

(B) Pazhanthamizh Ilayakkiyankalum

ilakiya varalarum

(C) Effective Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

7SBS3A1/

7SBS3A2/

7SBS3A3

(2) Skill Based Subjects – I

2 2 25 75 100

V 7BEA3 Extension Activities 1 - 100 -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

I 741T Tamil /other languages - IV- Pandai

ilakkiyamum Urainadaium

3 6 25 75 100

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II 742E English – IV- 3 6 25 75 100

III 7BHI4C1 Core – VII – Contemporary India

Since 1947 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

7BHI4C2 Core – VIII – History of Europe From

1789 to 1945 A.D.

4 4 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS4B1/

7SBS4B2/

7SBS4B3

(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100

7BVE4/

4BMY4/

4BWS4

(4)Value Education/

Manavalakalai Yoga /

Women’s Studies

2 2 25 75 100

Total 23 30 -- -- 700

III 7BHI5C1 Core–IX – History of Indian National

Movement From 1885 to 1947A.D

4 5 25 75 100

7BHI5C2 Core–X – History of the U.S.A From

1776 to 1945 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

7BH15C3 Core–XI-History of Science and

Technology

4 5 25 75 100

7BHIE1A/

7BHIE1B

Elective – I – A) Journalism (or)

B) Archaeology

5 5 25 75 100

7BHIE2A

7BHIE2B

Elective – II – A) Working of Indian

Constitution (or) B) Panchayat Raj

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS5A4/

7SBS5A5/

7SBS5A6/

7SBS5A7

(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

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Total 26 30 -- -- 700

III 7BHI6C1 Core – XII – Social Reformers of

Modern India

4 5 25 75 100

7BHI6C2 Core – XIII – International Relations

Since 1945 A.D.

4 6 25 75 100

7BHI6C3 Core – XIV – Introduction to

Historiography

4 5 25 75 100

7BH16C4 Core – XV – History of Modern

Russia From 1613 to 1991 A.D.

4 5 25 75 100

7BHIE3A/

7BHIE3B

Elective–III– A) World Civilizations

(or) B) Women’s Studies

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS6B4/

7SBS6B5/

7SBS6B6/

7SBS6B7



Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

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B.A HISTORY PROGRAMME OUTCOME

Programme Outcome (Pos)

The history programme focuses on understands background of our religion, customs

institutions, administration and so on. Understand the present existing social, political, religious

and economic conditions of the people. Analyze relationship between the past and the present is

lively presented in the history. Develop practical skills helpful in the study and understanding of

historical events. The course tries to relate the study of history with practical needs and task and

equip students with the capabilities to think, comprehend and present issues in the proper

perspective.

Develop practical skills helpful in the study and understanding of historical events. They:

Draw historical maps, charts, diagrams etc. (ii) Prepare historical models, tools etc.

Develop interests in the study of history and activities relating to history. They: (i)

Collect ancient arts, old coins and other historical materials; (ii) Participate in historical

drama and historical occasions; (iii) Visit places of historical interests, archaeological

sites, museums and archives; (iv) Read historical documents, maps, charts etc.(v) Play

active roles in activities of the historical organizations and associations; and (vi) Write

articles on historical topics.

The study of history helps to impart moral education.

History installs the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the pupils.

The History subject is a broad-based program that has specific goals, including: (i)

engaging the mind and imagination of those who study history; (ii) introducing students to

worlds, times, places, and cultures – including their own – in ways they have never before

considered; and (iii) promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge and critical thinking,

reading, writing, and research skills. Upon successful completion of this history degree program,

students should be able to demonstrate competency in the vital skills of historical

explanation, discernment, and synthesis. Thus the course is an excellent preparation for

careers’ in teaching, law, Tourism, Journalism, Political, Public Administration, Bureaucracy,

Archaeology, archival and Museum administration.

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Semester –I

History of India Up to 1206 A.D. (7BHI1C1)

Course Description

This course described ancient Indian history and civilization from a national historical

point of view. The course deals with socio-cultural and political condition in Ancient India.

Course Objective:

The important of this course is to understand the students with social, economic, political

and cultural developments in ancient India.

The subject to focus is on socio- economic condition upto 1206.

The intent is to introduce students to the elements of change and continuity in Indian


To understand the geographical features of India.

Analyze to the Indus valley civilization salient features.

Evaluate the features of Buddhism and Jainism

Visualize the administration of Mauryas and the art and architecture of Mauryas

Identify the administration of Guptas and their contribution to Nalanda University

Examine the Arab conquest of Sindu and the battle of Tarain.

Texts Prescribed


2. Romila Thapar, A History of India Vol. I.

3. Kulke, H,and D. Rothermund, History of India.

4. R.S.Sharma, Aspects of political Ideas and Institutions in

Ancient India.


History of Tamil Nadu Up to 1801 A.D. (7BHI1C2) Course Description

The course deals with socio-cultural and political condition in Tamil Nadu up to 1801 A.D.

Course Objective:

To understand the geographical features of Tamil Nadu.

To analyze the socio, economic and cultural condition of Pllavas,Pandyas,and Cholas.

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To examine the advent of Islam and European to Tamil country.


To know about the socio, economic and cultural condition of the Sangam age.

Identify the contribution of Pallavas to art and architecture

Narrate the socio, economic and political condition of Tamil Nadu under the rule of

Cholas.

Describe the advent of Islam in Tamil Nadu.

Visualize the advent of the Europeans to Tamil country.

Texts Prescribed

1. K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, History of South India.

2. K.K.Pillai, Tamilaga Varalarum Panpadum (in Tamil).

3. N.Subramanian, The Sangam Polity,

4. T.V. Sadasiva Pandarathar, Cholar Varalaru (in Tamil).

Modern Governments-I (7BHIA1)

Course Description

This course examines and compares the organization and politics of modern

governments around the world.

Course Objective:

To impart knowledge about the basic features of constitution, different forms of state

and polity.

To evaluated classification of constitution, forms of governments, separation of power,

legislature executive and Judiciary Functions in the world.

Develop in students a broad knowledge of political phenomena, practical skills of

analysis and communication, and an understanding of theoretical approaches to Politics



Understand how different systems of government are organized

in relations to different constitutional traditions and models.

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This course acquaints students with the constitutional design and political theory.

Texts Prescribed


7. Kasthuri,J., Modern Governments.



10. Strong, C.F., Modern Governments.

Semester –II


The History of Medieval India studies this interesting period in Indian history when the land

underwent drastic changes, religious movements and was deeply influenced by the Mughals.

Course Objective:











Analyse the rise of the Marathas and the contribution of Shivaji. Texts Prescribed

1. R. Sathianathaier, Political and Cultural History of India Vole-I&II.




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History of Tamil Nadu since 1801 A.D. (7BHI2C2) Course Description

The course discuss with socio-cultural and political condition in Tamil Nadu Since 1801

A.D.

Course Objective:

To evaluate establishment British rule in Tamil Nadu.

The course is to provide a detailed study of the History of Tamil Nadu since 1801 A.D.

To know about the role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement.

This will help students acquire a strong theoretical base to understand of different

political, cultural, social, and, economic structure in Tamil Nadu after independence.


Evaluate the establishment of the British rule in Tamil Nadu and Vellore mutiny.

Narrate the growth of language and literature under the British.

Identify the socio- religious reform movements in Tamil Nadu.

Describe the role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom movement.

Examine the development of education in Tamil Nadu after Independence Texts Prescribed

1. K. Rajayyan, History of Tamil Nadu.

2. K. Rajayyan, South Indian Rebellion (1800-1801).

3. N.Subramanian, History of Tamil Nadu – II.

4. G.Venkatesan, History of Modern Tamilnadu (1600 - 2011).

5. C.Nadarajan, Social History of Modern Tamilnadu.

Environmental Studies (7BES2) Course Description




studies.

Course Objective:


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Study the importance of Plantation. The Environmental Studies Program actively cultivates in our students for environmental

issues. Acquiring skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving

environmental problems.


Texts Prescribe






Semester –II


The History of Medieval India studies this interesting period in Indian history when the

land underwent drastic changes, religious movements and was deeply influenced by the

Mughals.

Course Objective:




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Analyse the rise of the Marathas and the contribution of Shivaji.

Texts Prescribed

6. R. Sathianathaier, Political and Cultural History of India

Vole-I&II





History of Europe from 476 to 1453 A.D (7BHI1C2) Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the major developments in the world from the decline of the Roman Empire to the Middle age of Europe.

Course Objective:

To make the students understand the political rising in Europe up to 1453.

To analyze the students understand the causes and results of hundred year’s war.

To examine life and society of Middle Ages.


Describe the legacy of Roman Empire in Europe.

Assess the Rise and spread of Christianity in Europe.

Narrate the feudalism and Manorial system Texts Prescribed

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6. R.H.C. Davis, A History of Medieval Europe.

7. Marc.Bloch, Feudal Society.

8. Henri Pirenne, Economic and Social History of Medieval Europe.



Modern Governments-II (7BHIA2)

Course Description

This course enables students to acquire an introductory knowledge of the nature of

constitutional foundation and the system of government in number of major countries in the

world.

Course Objective:

Introduce students to the nature, structures and functions of modern constitutions and

governments in a number of selected countries.

Enable students to know that a comparative understanding of

differentconstitutional models will enhance their capacity to understand the

constitutional and the political system.

To make the students aware of features of the constitution of India, England, U.S.A,

Switzerland and France.



Understand how different systems of government are organized in relations to

different constitutional traditions and models.

Gain competence to identify and compare the general and specific features and

functions of selected constitutions and governments.

Texts Prescribed

1. A.C.Kapur and K.K.Misra: Select Constitutions.



4. G.R. Poornima, Suresah Kumar M.N., The Constitution of India.

5. Back James. Constitution of United States.

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Environmental Studies (7BES2)

Course Description




studies.

Course Objective:









Study the importance of Plantation.

The Environmental Studies Program actively cultivates in our students for environmental

issues.

Acquiring skills to help the concerned individuals in identifying and solving environmental problems.


Texts Prescribe






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Semester –III


The European trading companies in India competed with each other ferociously. The

British administered India for a period of about two centuries and brought about revolutionary

changes in the social, economical and political life of the country. This course covers all

important events like colonialism, Swadeshi movement, Revolution of 1857, Battle of Plassey,

Quit India Movement 1942, Decline of Mughal Empire, and Establishment of British Empire in

India.

Course Objective:

To make students understand the advent of Europeans



imperialism.



Evaluate the Anglo-Mysore wars and Anglo-Sikh wars.

Realize the Permanent Revenue system and Lord Ripon’s Local Self Government.

Understand about the Socio-religious reform movements in 19th century.






History of Europe from 1453 to 1789 A.D (7BHI3C2)

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the major developments in the Europe from the decline of the feudal age to the French revolution.

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Course Objective:

Describe the Geographical discoveries and the Renaissance movement in Europe.

Assess the causes and effects of Reformation and Counter-Reformation movements.

Narrate the enlightened despotism in Europe, especially in France, Prussia and

Austria.

Learn the causes and results of Thirty years war.

Discuss the reforms of Peter the Great and Catherine II of Russia.


Describe the renaissance and reformation in Europe.

Assess the enlighten despotism in Europe.

Narrate the rise of Russia as political power.

Texts Prescribed

6. A.Grant, History of Europe.

7. H.A.L.Fisher, A History of Europe Vol-I.

8. Meenaxi Phukan, Rise of the Modern West: Social and Economic History of Early

Modern Europe.


10. M. M. Postan (ed.al.ed.), Cambridge Economic History of Europe

Vol-I&II.

Effective Employability Skills (7NME3C)

Course Description

Soft skills provide students with a strong conceptual and practical framework to build,

develop and manage teams. They play an important role in the development of the students’

overall personality, thereby enhancing their career prospects. The soft skills training provides

strong practical orientation to the students and helps them in building and improving their

skills in communication, the effective use of English, business correspondence, presentations,

team building, leadership, time management, group discussions, interviews, and inter-personal

skills.

Course

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Objectives

To equip the students with, Business Communication: Communications skills, current

English usage, debates, language games, situational dialogues, precise writing, essay writing,

presentations. Presentation Skills: Preparing for effective presentations, presentation for

small groups and large groups, marketing and business presentations.

Course Outcome

(COs)

Upon completion, the students will be able to develop effective communication skills

(spoken and written). Develop effective presentation skills. Conduct effective business

correspondence and prepare business reports which produce results. Become self-confident

individuals by mastering inter-personal skills, team management skills, and leadership skills.

Develop all-round personalities with a mature outlook to function effectively in different

circumstances. Develop broad career plans, evaluate the employment market, identify the

organizations to get good placement, match the job requirements and skill sets.

Texts

Prescribed

1. E.H.McGrath, S.J., “Basic Managerial Skills For All”, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited,

New

Delhi 110 001. ISBN-0-87692-498-4.

2. D.K.Sarma, “You & Your Career”, Wheeler Publishing, 755, Anna Salai, Chennai 600002.

ISBN

81-7544-170-4. -1999.

Competitive Examination Skills (7SBS3A2) Course Description.

This course prepares the students for Public Service Commission, Tamil Nadu Public

Service Commission (TNPSC) and other national and state level competitive exams and it also creates

awareness among the aspirants about general and historic occurrences, Constitutional Provisions on the

Formation, Functions, and Powers of Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States and

also clarifies about TNPSC and its rules of Procedure.

Course Objective:

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Evaluate the intelligence, creativity and assessment in Competitive examinations.

Understand the verbal abilities and Fluency.

Analyze the numerical ability.

Narrate the spatial and perceptual abilities and situation reaction test.

State the memory and inductive reasoning for competitive examinations


To know the pattern of Various Examinations.

To get the information about the exams conducted for the entry into jobs

To become aware about the various soft skills.

To use the time effectively.

To become aware about the goals of life.

Texts Prescribed

5. R.S.Agarwal, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations.

6. Kumud Ranjan Singh, Indian Polity and Constitutional Issues.

7. Competition Success Review Magazines.

8. Mammen Mathew, Manorama Yearbooks.

Extension Activities (7BEA3) Course Description:

This course explores about contemporary issues and awareness of society. The extension

activity is to motivate the student’s leadership qualities, models and perspectives within social,

cultural and political contexts. Purpose of the extension activity is students to know about social

responsibility.

Course Objective:

Visit the Historical important sites nearby places

Interact with the people in the villages

Participate in the village local issues

Create organizing and decision making ability

Conduct cultural programmes.

Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities

Gain skills in mobilizing community participation

Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude

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Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster and

Practice national integration and social harmony


The extensions are the overall development of the rural people.

To bring about desirable changes in the human behavior, which includes change in

knowledge, skill and attitude?

To make the students to aware the social problems.

To create an environment for rural people so that they can show their talent, leadership

and efficiency.

Identify visual strengths and weaknesses to promote aesthetic resolution and clear

intentions in works of art and/or design.

Distinguish between subjective and objective assessment through critique of art/design

work.

Demonstrate inventiveness through the use of problem-defining and problem-solving

processes and skills.

Identify and apply sustainable art and design practices in their chosen media.

Semester –IV

Contemporary India since 1947 A.D. (7BHI4C1) Course Description

This course examines social, political and economic developments in India since

independence in 1947, and places these developments in a historical and comparative context.

The course aims to understand of the working the world’s largest democracy. This course

introduces students to multiple social facets of contemporary India.

Course Objective:

This course is to introduce students to the trends and developments in India during the National Movement.

To make the students aware of policies and politics.

The achievement s of National parties.

The students will be able to analyze the contemporary challenges in India.


Recognise the integration of Indian states and SardarVallabai Patel’s effort for this.

Examine the internal and external policy of Jawaharlal Nehru, LalBahadurSastri

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and Indhira Gandhi.

Narrate the internal external policies of Rajiv Gandhi, V.P.singh, Vajpayee,

Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi.

Recognise the role of planning commission, five year plans and the development

of science and technology in India.

Identify the contemporary challenges like terrorism, liberalization, privatization

and globalization.

Texts Prescribed




9. Romila Thapar, India Another Millennium.

10. G.Venkatesan, History of Contemporary India 1947-2007.

History of Europe from 1789 TO 1945 A.D (7BHI4C2) Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the political and social changes in Europe during the French revolution. The course explores causes and results of global wars.

Course Objective:

Describe the French revolution.

Assess the Napoleon domestic and foreign policy.

Narrate the unification Italy and Germany.

Learn the causes and results of first and second world wars.

To make the students understand the formation of UNO.


Realize the cause and results of French Revolution and the achievements of Napolean

Bonaparte.

Visualize the importance of revolt of 1830 and 1848 in France and the efforts

of Bismarck for the unification of Germany.

Understand the causes and results for the First World War.

Examine the Nazism and Fascism in German and Italy.

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Understand the causes and results of Second World War and the establishment of UNO.

Texts Prescribed

6. A.Grant, Europe in the 19th and 20th century.



9. V.D.Mahajan, History of Europe.


Emergency and Medical Lab Skills (7SBS4B2)

Course Description.

This course introduces basic emergency medical care to students. The subject include

preparatory, rescue measure like accident, burning, natural disaster, drowning, snake, animal,

rodent bites.

Course Objective:

Explain the first aid methods.

Discuss the traffic rules and emergency steps to be taken on the spot.

Assess the basic clinical lab tests like blood, urine, saliva and stool tests.

Narrate the awareness programmes on the importance of locally available herbal

plants and vegetables.

Understand to do projects on locally available native treatments for various health

problems


This course is about managing trauma, from minor injury to humanitarian emergencies,

including injuries in women, children and the elderly, with the principal goal of improving

quality of care and patient safety.

Basic emergency resuscitation skills in adults and children.

Students are well prepared to improve their performs life-saving procedures.

To make the students awareness to blood, eye ,organs, herbal plants and vegetables

Texts Prescribed

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1. Dr.Rama Rao,Hand Book of First Aid.

2. R.S.Muthu & Meera Ravishankar, First Aid.

Value Education (7BVE4)

Course

Description

The learning and practice of facts which have eternal value is what is contemplated by

value education. It can also be the process by which a good citizen is molded out of a human

being. The evolution of a good human being is when he realizes that his conscience shows

to him the rightness of his action.

Course

Objectives

To create an awareness to values among learners and help them to adopt them in their

lives. To create awareness about, how important human values are humanism and humanistic

movement in the world and in India, literature on the teaching of values under various religions

like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, Islam, etc. And also to learn about the

Agencies for teaching value education in India.

Course Outcome

(COs)

The students will be able to understand values and emotions of other peoples, they will learn

to respect other faiths as well as to create harmony and peace in the country. This course will

shape the minds of the students to become a good human being to this society.

Texts

Prescribed

1. Satchidananda. M.k. (1991), “ethics, education, indian unity and culture” – delhi,

ajantha publications.

2. Saraswathi. T.s. (ed) 1999. Culture”, socialisation and human development:

theory,

research and application in india” – new delhi sage publications.

3. Venkataiah. N (ed) 1998, “value education” new delhi ph. Publishing corporation.

4. Chakraborti, mohit (1997) “value education: changing perspectives” new delhi:

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kanishka

publications.

5. “value education – need of the hour” talk delivered in the hted seminar – govt.

Of maharashtra, mumbai on 1-11-2001 by n.vittal, central vigilance commissioner.

Manavalakalai Yoga (7BMY4)

Course Description:

This subject introduces basic Knowledge of classical and theoretical foundations of yoga to

the students. This programme to assess the needs of yoga.

Course Objective:

To enable the student to have good health.

To practice mental hygiene.

To possess emotional stability.

To integrate moral values.

To attain higher level of consciousness.


Knowledge of classical and theoretical foundations of the field of Yoga Therapy

Knowledge of biomedical systems from an integrative and holistic perspective, as needed for

the practice of Yoga Therapy

Ability to apply knowledge learned in this curriculum and in previous yoga teacher trainings to

assess the needs of clients, to design and implement effective programs, and to assess the

effectiveness of these programs

Ability to effectively use yoga as a therapeutic modality through the integration of diverse

approaches to this field

Knowledge and ability to use professional conduct during the practice of Yoga Therapy

Ability to use relationship-based approaches to catalyze positive change or transformation

with clients

Critical thinking skills and science-based literacy to advance the evolution of Yoga Therapy as

an integrative health practice

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Woman’s Studies (7BWS4)

Course Description



Objectives:


more women.







Analyze the causes of violence against women.








Texts Prescribed





Semester –V

History of Indian National Movement from 1885 to 1947A.D. (7BHI5C1) Course Description

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This course covers the Rise of Indian national movement, impact of the 1857 revolt from

pre-congress associations, formation of the Indian National Congress, Moderate and Extremist

Politics, the Muslim League, the Surat split, the Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi and

Boycott movement. It also talks about revolutionary nationalism and the Morley Minto reforms.

Civil Disobedient, Dandi March, round Table Conferences. The British administered India for a

period of about two centuries and brought about revolutionary changes in the social, economical

and political life of the country. This course covers all important events like colonialism, Quit

India Movement 1942, Indian National Army and Decline of British Empire in India.

Mountbatten plan Partition of India.

Course Objective:

To make students understand the Rise of Indian national movement.



imperialism.



To understand impact of the 1857 revolt.

Understand about the Socio-religious and Political reforms.






History of USA from 1776 to 1945 A.D (7BHI5C2)

Course Description

The course deals with socio- political economic and cultural condition in USA from 1776

to 1945 A.D. This course is explained of American war of Independence, Civil war, First and

Second world wars cause and results. Students should be able to analyze significance of foreign

policy of USA.

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Course Objective:

Discuss the Causes for the American war of Independence.

Debate the achievements of George Washington.

Evaluate the role of Abraham Lincoln as the President.

Elucidate rise of USA as a World Power.

Illustrate the participation of USA in the World Wars.


To understanding of historical chronology by mastering the knowledge of historical

narrative of the American War of independence.

United States from the period prior to European contact to the conclusion of the Civil

War.

Given primary and/or secondary sources pertaining to a significant aspect of

economic, political, social, or cultural patterns in United States history during 1776 to

1945

To know about the United State emerge as a world power.

Students will develop and persuasively argue an historical thesis in a written or oral

assignment that effectively uses the sources as evidence.

Texts Prescribed

6. H.P. Parks, The United States of America.

7. C.P.Hill, A History of United States.

8. E.Canning, History of United States.

9. G.Venkatesan, History of the United States of America.

10. K.Rajayyan, A History of the United States of America.

History of Science and Technology (7BHI5C3)

Course Description

This course is introduced to the consideration of development technological and their impact on

social, cultural, and political history of the human being. This is a course in the history of science

and technology in a global perspective.

Course Objective:

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Trace the achievements of Plato and Aristotle.

Highlight the contributions of Great Persons to Science and Technology.

Evaluate the findings of Thomas Alva Edison.

Bring out the significance of Atomic Energy.

Analyze the progress of Science and Technology in modern India.


Know the origin and development of science and technology in the world.

Understand the social values of science and technology.

Assess the growth of industry and communication.

Identify the evolution and growth of medicine.

Assess the tremendous progress in science and technology 19th&20th century and its

impacts to society.

Texts Prescribed

1. S.Varghese Jeyarj, History of Science and Technology.

2. R.Venkataraman, History of Science and Technology.

3. Kalpana, Science and Technology in India.

4. J.D. Bernal, Science in History.

5. Patrick Pringle, Great Discoveries in Modern Science.

Journalism (7BHIE1A)

Course Description

The course journalism offered study of journalistic news, feature, and sports writing.

Emphasis is placed on basic news writing techniques and on related legal and ethical issues. The

students should be able to gather, write, and edit news, feature, and sports articles.

Course Objective:

To make the students understand the importance of journalism.

To analyze Press freedom in a global context.

To make the students understand the role of press in democratic developments.

To evaluate fundamental human rights on the basis of Medias.

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Critical examination of journalism within shifting centers of media power.

This course will provide students with all of the skills necessary to produce a

quality publication.


member of any none of the publications.

If the Students complete this course, they can able to Writing, designing,

interviewing, creating and publishing skills.

Texts Prescribed

5. Ahjuja, Introduction to Journalism.

6. M. R.Kamath, Professional Journalism.

7. S.Natarajan, A History of the Press in India.

8. Rangasamy, Parthasarathy, Journalism in India.

Archaeology (7BHIE1B)

Course Description

The course is aimed at introducing the students of ancient history to the nature of

archaeological data, its method and the multidisciplinary approaches to the study of past

societies.

Course Objective:







Impact to the students the theories and principles of archaeology.

Learn the students the methods of exploration, excavation and dating.

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member of any one archive’s.

If the Students complete this course, they can able to explain the ancient

archaeological evidence.

Texts Prescribed





Archaeology.


Earth.



Working of Indian Constitution (7BHIE2A)

Course Description

This course introduces students to the Constitution of India. It begins by providing an

overview of the history of the making of Indian Constitution. It then discusses the preamble and

the basic structures of the Constitution. The fundamental rights, duties and the directive

principles of state policy will be discussed thoroughly, followed by a discussion of the

legislature, the executive and the judiciary. .

Objectives

Evaluate the growth of legislature in India

Assess the salient features of the Constitution of India

Bring out the power and functions of the Indian Parliament.

Describe the role of Chief Minister of the State Understand the fundamental Rights and Duties of the Peoples.


The students learnt the historical background of Indian constitution.

Critical examination of the Indian independence Act.

The students know the government of union and states.

To well known the students about the powers and functions of judiciary in India.

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If the Students complete this course, they can able to work as higher authorities of

judicial department.

Texts Prescribed

7. Graville Austin, The Indian Constitution.

8. Acharya Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India.

9. M.G.Clarke, Modern Political Constitutions.

10. M.V.Pylee, India’s Constitution.

11. K.Santhanam, Union-State Relations in India.


Panchayatraj (7BHIE2B)

Course Description:

This course introduces to students the concept of panchayatraj, panchayatraj under British

rule, administration of grama sabha and village administration system in India. . Objectives:

Understand the ancient panchayatraj system under the Cholas.

Narrate the reforms of Lord Ripon to Local Government.

Evaluate the Ashok Mehta Committee Report on panchayatraj.

Study the powers and functions of panchayat president.

Describe the Rural Development programmes.


The students learnt the historical importance of origin and development of the

panchayatraj in India.

Critical examination of the panchayatraj systems.

The students know the powers and functions of Grama Panchayat in india.

The students know about the administration of panchayatraj in India.

If the Students complete this course, they are interest to participate in panchayatraj

administrative bodies.

Texts Prescribed:

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1.Vasant Desai, A Study of Rural Economics.

2.S.C.Jain, Community Development and Panchayatraj in India.

3.R.Rukmani, Panchayat System in Tamilnadu.

4.Igbal Narain, Panchayat System in Tamilnadu.

5.George Jacob, Panchayatraj in India.

Heritage and Tourism (7SBS5A4)

Course Description:

Heritage Tourism defines the modern market-centered approach to Historic Preservation.

Introductory course for students from various academic fields, explores the theory & practice of

heritage tourism as a socio-cultural & economic phenomenon.

Course Objective:

To illustrate the complexity of “heritage” and heritage tourism;

To outline the challenges of conserving, managing and marketing heritage tourism;

Highlight the significance of Tourism

Bring out the guide lines of UNESCO on Heritage

Describe the origin and development of ITDC

Analyze the qualities of a Tourist Guide

Understand various tourism sites in Sivagangai District


This course serves two purposes: it is a practical exploration of cultural heritage, and a

theoretical exploration of global cultural heritage issues.

Students will also be introduced to international and national cultural heritage

regulations, laws, and policies.

Students will understand, identify, and evaluate various meanings, uses, and values

of Heritage

Students will develop and practice: skills in verbal and written articulation of

complicated forms of heritage; skills in explaining heritage to diverse publics and

engaging diverse publics in heritage practices; and skills in verbal articulation,

dialogue, and interaction through class discussion

Texts Prescribed:

5. A.K.Bahatia, Tourism Development Principles and Practices.

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6. Achariya Ram, Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

7. S.M.Jha, Tourism Marketing.

8. M.M.Anad, Tourism and Hotel Industry in India.

Marketing and Sales Management (7SBS5A5) Course Description:

This skill based course Marketing Sales Management is the Art and Science of choosing target

markets and getting, keeping and growing customers through creating, delivering and

communicating superior customer value. In daily life, a layman deals with different transaction

in terms of selling and purchasing of goods and services. Sales and marketing is responsible for

planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development.

Course Objective:

To make the students marketing is art of services to consumer as well

as business.

Knowledge and awareness of product is very essential for marketing.

Discuss the sales, sales management and related concepts.

Explain the structure and objectives of a sales organization.

They have the management gave out instructions which were

executed by the workers.


This mass product was important for cost reduction and satisfying large consumer base,

as production increased companies expanded into new markets across geographical areas.

They have good marketing philosophy employed by any given company has to be mix of

organization interest, consumer interest and societal interest

People as businesses are on the lookout to maintain or establish a

credential in their respective market.

Definition Marketing is about identifying and Meeting human and

social needs.

This course to motivate innovative ideas and experience in sales and

marketing fields.

Texts Prescribed:

1. Chunawalla, S.A, Sales Management,

2. Perreault, Jr, Wiiliam, McCarthy, E.Jerome, Basic Marketing.

Semester –VI

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Social Reformers of Modern India (7BHI6C1)

Course Description:

This course describes Indian social structure and negation of democratic principles. It begins by

providingan overview of the caste system, contribution of jothirao Govid Phule, Ayothidas Pandith

ar,B.R.Ambedkar,Sri Narayana Guru,Ayyankali,vaikuta Swamigal,vallaar,E.V.Ramaswamy. Its

then discusses the basic social evils of the Indian society and social reform ideas.

.Objectives:

Emancipation of women.

Removal of caste distinction.

Abolition of untouchability in India.

The prominent persons who worked for the growth of nationalism became the main

propagator of social reform.


The students learnt the historical background of Indian society.

Critical examination of the contribution of social reformers.

The students know the social evils and how to eradicate in India.

This course is intended to provide a general understanding of social changes and

Economic developments in modern India.

To familiarize the students with the major trends of the, Social Economic and Political

Developments in India.

Texts Prescribed:

7. A.R-Desai.,Social Background of Indian Nationalism.

8. B.Chandra.,Rise and growth of Economic Nationalism in India.

9. P.Spear.,History of India, Vol.II.

10. All volumes of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’s. writings and speeches by the Government of

Maharashtra.

11. R.P. Dutt.,India Today.

12. B.S.Chandrababu,Social Protest in Tamilnadu.

International Relations since 1945 A.D (7BHI6C2)

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Course Description:

International Relations is a subject deals with the Politics, Linguistics, Economics, Philosophy,

Religious Studies, trade and commerce, Law in the global level. International Relations is a

broad degree programme concerning the social and political conditions of our increasingly

globalizing world.

Course Objective:

Analyze the aims and functions of UNO

Evaluate the causes of the Cold War

Discuss the origin and achievements of Common Wealth of Nations

Bring out the foreign policy of USA

Mention the relation between India and neighboring countries





to explore the behavior of states and international organizations.

Major themes including national interest, realism, ideology, 'superpowers', war and

co-operation will be addressed as well as the practical aspects of the subject.

The course will also contrast the international behavior of small and large states.


Texts Prescribed


6. N.D.Palmer., International Relations.

7. Ajith Kumar Sen., International Relations Since World War I.

8. V.Kandasamy., International Relations World Affairs Since 1945.

Introduction to Historiography (7BHI6C3)

Course Description:

The course content of this paper should be able to introduce the students to the very basic

concepts that go to make up the subject matter of history. The aim of the paper is not to raise

very complex philosophical issues but to enable the students to understand that the very nature of

the discipline of history is rooted in some fundamental concepts.

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Course Objective:







Students will analyze the evolution of the historical profession from the Enlightenment to

the present.

Students will evaluate the key methods and theories used in major historical subfields.

Students will compare scholarly historical works to one another and evaluate their

effectiveness.

Students will debate scholarly literature in a seminar setting.

Students will demonstrate graduate-level mastery of analysis and communication skills as

outlined in the History Department’s Program Learning Objectives.

Texts Prescribed:





Archaeology.


Earth.



History of Modern Russia from Peter the Great to 1991 A.D (7BHI6C4)

Course Description

History of the Russian Empire from the era of Peter the Great to 1991 A.D. the early

twentieth century. After a brief survey of medieval and early modern Russian history, the course

will focus on the impact of Peter's, Alexander, Nicholas I, Alexander II, Alexander III, Nicholas

II, reforms, the social history of Russia in this periods, Russian imperial expansion, efforts to

reform and modernize the country, the rise of civil society, and the revolutionary movements and

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social crisis, Russia under Lenin. This course deals with the civil war, new economic policy,

Stalin role, policy of Gorbatchev, disintegration of USSR.

Course Objective:

Understand the role of Peter the Great and Catherine II in Russia

Bring out the Liberation of Serfs

Learn the Russo – Japanese War of 1905

Discuss the implementation of Five Year Plan by Stalin

Assess the foreign policy of Russia from 1953 to 1991





to explore the behavior of Russia.

Major themes including national interest, realism, internal and external policies,

Russia new political aspect, ‘superpowers', war and co-operation will be addressed as

well as the practical aspects of the subject.

The course will also contrast the international behavior of Russia.


Texts Prescribed

5. R.K.Majumdar & A.N.Srivasta, History of Russia and USSR.

6. L.S.Srivastava & V.P.Joshi, International Relations ( from 1914 to present day).


8. V.D.Mahajan., History of Europe since 1789.

World Civilization (7BHIE3A) Course Description

This course explores different civilizations and globally interconnected systems around

the world. The course highlighting some essential features of what is often referred the world

civilization.

Course Objective:

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This course is designed as a gateway for providing you with a body of knowledge about

world civilization.

World Civilization to examine aspects of the major social, political, economic, and

intellectual condition of world civilization.

The students will be able to analyze various civilizations around the world.


Explain the importance of the cultural, agricultural and urban revolutions in world

civilizations.

Differentiate the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India.

Describe urban life in ancient Greece, Rome, and India.

Distinguish the classical Greek, Roman, and Indian conceptions of the worship.

Assess the place of violence, love, and devotion in Islam and medieval Christianity.

Describe the major religions in the world.

Texts Prescribed

6. J.E.Swain, The World Civilizations.

7. W.B.Taylor, History of World Civilizations.

8. Arnold.J.Toynbee, A Study of History.

9. W.Watson, Early Civilization in China.

10. H.A.L.Fisher, A History of Europe Vol-I

Woman’s Studies (7BHIE3B)

Course Description



Objectives:


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Analyze the causes of violence against women








Texts Prescribed





Course Basic Internet and Office Automation Lab (7SBS6B3)

Course Description:

The course will have a professional computer skill and practical oriented.

Course Objective

Understand how to navigate using a browser.

Use bookmark/favorites.

Understand simple search terms/conventions.

Locate web address.

Understand concept of hyperlink.


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Distinguish, identify and relate between the principal layers of a complex

communications system.

Know all important telecommunications principles and equipment, protocol suites,

architectures, regulatory bodies and common carrier services as well as issues of cross-

protocol communications.

Have the skills required to install, administer and manage a Local Area Network (LAN)

and be able to network that LAN to other network segments over wide area links.

Know the theory behind and the basic use of network testing, monitoring and

management instruments and systems.

Apply basic computing principles and programming skills to install software, configure

devices, troubleshoot and maintain a data network.

Be able to assess the communications needs of a client, perform a broad brush analysis of

the traffic conditions associated with these needs and then determine the optimal

connectivity for the conditions.

Know the range of data communications services associated with the dominant public

carrier services in Canada today and be able to estimate point to point costs using tariff

schedules.

Apply basic electronic and digital principles and instrumentation in the installation,

troubleshooting and maintenance of communications hardware.

Fruit, Vegetable Preservation Skills (7SBS6B4)

Course Description:

Distributing free fruit and vegetables at students may be a viable component of a more

comprehensive approach for improving students' nutrition attitudes and behaviors. More program

emphasis is needed on ways to promote vegetable consumption.

Course Objective:

Maintain momentum in current base programs in vegetable and fruit research.

Identify major needs of the vegetable and fruit industry and form interdisciplinary teams.

Promote the visibility of existing research programs and develop new programs.

Develop new technology in vegetable and fruit research programs.

Implement new strategies for funding research projects.

Provide authoritative and credible technical information to consumer and producer

clientele groups.

Enrich graduate education by offering students the opportunity to interact with

interdisciplinary research teams.


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Diets rich in fruit and vegetables are associated with better health status.

A number of school-based programs have shown positive effects on children's dietary

behaviors; some have focused broadly on nutrition, physical activity, and heart

health whereas others have focused more specifically on fruit and vegetable

consumption.

Despite these successes, consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescents is

generally below recommended levels, supporting a need to identify effective strategies

for promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, among other healthful dietary patterns.

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