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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)

Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

CBCS SYLLABUS
BACHELOR OF ARTS
PROGRAMME CODE - H

COURSE STRUCTURE
(w.e.f. 2017 – 2018 onwards)
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B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017 – 2018 Batch onwards)

COURSE STURUCTURE
Teaching Duration Marks allotted Credits
Sem Sub Code Title of the Paper hrs. of Exam
Part (per week) ( hrs ) C.A S.E Total

I 171T1 Part – I Tamil 6 3 25 75 100 3

II 172E1 Part-II English 6 3 25 75 100 3

17H11 Core- History of India – I 5 3 25 75 100 5

(up to.900 A.D)
I 17H12 Core-History of 5 3 25 75 100 5
III Tamilnadu–I
(up to1336 A.D.)
17AH1 Allied I – General 6 3 25 75 100 5
Economics
IV 17NMH1 Introduction to Tourism 2 2 25 75 100 2

I 171T2 Part – I Tamil 6 3 25 75 100 3

II 172E2 Part – II English 6 3 25 75 100 3

17H21 Core-History of India – II 5 3 25 75 100 5

II (900 A.D. - 1707 A.D.)
17H22 Core- History of 5 3 25 75 100 5
Tamilnadu- II (1336 A.D.
- 1800 A.D.)

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 17AH2 Allied II- Economic 6 3 25 75 100 5
Development of India
III

IV 17NMH2 Constitution of India 2 2 25 75 100 2

I 171T3 Part – I Tamil 6 3 25 75 100 3

II 172E3 Part – II English 6 3 25 75 100 3
17H31 Core-History of India –III 5 3 25 75 100 5
(1707A.D - 1885A.D.)
17H32 Core- History of 5 3 25 75 100 5
III Tamilnadu-III (1800 A.D
III – 2006 A.D.)
17AH3 Allied II- Modern 6 3 25 75 100 5
Governments – Theory
and Practice - Paper I

17SEH31 Computer Applications 2 2 - - 100 2

IV

I 171T4 Part – I Tamil 6 3 25 75 100 3

II 172E4 Part – II English 6 3 25 75 100 3

17H41 Core-History of India-IV 5 3 25 75 100 5

(1885A.D -1947A.D.)

17H42 Core- History of Science 5 3 25 75 100 5

IV and Technology (since
III 17th century A.D)

17AH4 Allied II- Modern 6 3 25 75 100 5

Governments – Theory
and Practice - Paper II
IV 17SEH41 Fundamentals of 2 2 - - 100 2
Entrepreneurship

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 17H51 Core-History of India-V 6 3 25 75 100 4
(1947 A.D - 2000 A.D.)

17H52 Core-History of Europe- I 6 3 25 75 100 4

(1789A.D -1914A.D.)
III
V Elective –I 6 3 25 75 100 5

Elective -II 6 3 25 75 100 5

17SEH51 Panchayat Raj System in 2 2 - - 100 2

IV India
17SEH52 Human Rights 2 2 - - 100 2
174EV5 Environmental Studies 2 2 - - 100 2

17H61 Core- Elements of 6 3 25 75 100 4

Historiography

17H62 Core- 6 3 25 75 100 4

III History of Europe- II
(1914A.D.-2005A.D)
17H63 Core- Facets of World 6 3 25 75 100 4
Civilizations
Elective – III 6 3 25 75 100 5
VI
17SEH61 Women Studies 2 2 - - 100 2

17SEH62 Indian History for 2 2 - - 100 2

IV Competitive
Examinations
174VE6 Value Education 2 2 - - 100 2

V 175NS4 Extension Activities- - 2 - - 100 1

175PE4 NSS/Physical Education

Total 180 140

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Electives:

Semester – V

Elective I & II (Choose any two)

1. Tourism - 17HE5A

2. Principles and methods of Archaeology - 17HE5B

3. Constitutional History of England (upto 1603 A.D) - 17HE5C

Semester – VI

Elective III (Choose any one)

1. Epigraphy - 17HE6A

2. Constitutional History of England (1603 A.D -1958 A.D) - 17HE6B

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of India – I (upto 900 A.D.)

Semester :I Contact Hours: 5
Sub Code : 17H11 Credits :5
Objectives:

1. To have the knowledge over the geographical features of India and early
Civilizations.

2. To familiarize the students with new religions in the 6th century B.C.

3. To learn various Ancient dynasties.

Unit: I India – Geographical features – Effects of Geography on History -Unity in

Diversity – Sources of History –Archaeological –Epigraphic - Numismatics - Literary –
Travellers Accounts.

Unit: II Early Civilizations – Indus Valley Civilization - Early Vedic Civilization –

Later Vedic Civilization.

Unit: III Causes for the rise of new Religions – Jainism – Teachings of Mahavira –
Buddhism - Teachings of Buddha –Causes of decline of Jainism and Buddhism.

Unit: IV The Mauryan Dynasty – Sources - Chandra Gupta Maurya –Asoka –

Kalinga War – Edicts of Asoka – Asoka’s Dhamma - Mauryan Administration – The
Kushans – Kaniska – Gandhara Art – Mathura school of Art.

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Unit: V The Gupta Dynasty – Sources – Chandra Gupta I – Samudra Gupta –

Chandra Gupta II – The Golden Age of Guptas– Vardhana Dynasty – Sources – Harsha–
Political, Religious and Social life - Arab conquest of Sind

Maps:
1. Indus Valley sites
2. Asoka’s Empire
3. Kanishka’s Empire
4. Samudragupta’s Empire
5. Harsha’s Empire
Text Books:
1. Aggarwal .J.C, Ancient Indian History , S. Chand & company Pvt, Ltd.,
New Delhi, Reprint 2013.
2. Annelett Sopitha Bai . W, History of India (up to 712A.D.) Sharon Publications,
Marthandam, 2006.
3. Ramalingam .T.S, History of India, T.S.R. Publications, Madurai, 1991.
4. Thangavel.K, History of India, Palaniappa Brothers Publications, Madurai, 1976.
5. Thiyagarajan. J, Inthiya varalaru (900 varai) Pavai Pathippakam, Madurai, 2003.
Reference Books:
1. Mahajan V.D, History of Ancient India, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, Educational
Publishers, Agra, 2003.
2. Mittal J.P. History of Ancient India Vol II, Atlantic Publication , Delhi, 2006 .
3. Nanda S.P. History of Ancient India , Dominant Publishers & Distributors Pvt
Ltd., Delhi , 2012.
4. Pon Thangamani, Ancient Indian Political and Cultural History ( upto 1206A.D.)
Ponniah Publishers, Kanyakumari,1992.
5. Sharma L.P , History of Ancient India , ( Pre- Historic Age to 1200 A.D.) ,

3rd Edition ,Delhi, 2008.

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)
Title of the Paper : History of Tamilnadu - I ( upto 1336 A.D. )

Semester :I Contact Hours : 5

Sub Code : 17H12 Credits :5
Objectives :

1. To enlighten the students about Sangam Age.

2. To perceive the significance of the Ancient Kingdoms in Tamilnadu.

Unit: I Geographical features – Impact of Geography on the History of Tamilnadu –

Sources – Archaeological, Epigraphical, , Numismatics, Literary and Foreign Accounts.

Unit: II Sangam Literature - Sangam Rulers – Senguttuvan – Karikalan – First

Pandyan Empire - Talayalankanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchelian – Socio -Economic
conditions - Kalabhras – Interregnum.

Unit: III The Pallavas – Mahendravarman – Narasimhavarman – Battle of

Thirupurambiyam – Administration, Art and Architecture - Bhakthi Movement.

Unit: IV The Imperial Cholas – Vijayalaya – Rajaraja I – Rajendra I –Kulothunga I -

Literature - Administration- Art and Architecture .

Unit: V First Pandyan Empire – Kadungon – Jatila Parantaka – Sri Mara Sri Vallabha
– Varaguna II – Second Pandyan Empire – Maravarman Sundara Pandya I – Jatavarma
Sundara Pandya I – Maravarma Kulasekara Pandya I – War of Sucession- Malik Kafur’s
invasion - Marco Polo’s Account.

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Text Books:

1. Ganapathy A, Thamizhaga Varalaru, Malligai Pathippagam, Madurai, 1988.

2. Manoranjithamani.C, History of Tamilnadu upto 1556 A.D, Dane-Bery

Publications, Tirunelveli, 2012.
3. Rajayyan K, History of Tamil Nadu (upto1565 A.D) Raj Publications,

Madurai, 1962.

4. Ramasamy. A, Thamizhaga Varalaru, Sengundram Publishers,1991.

Reference Books:
1. Mangala Murugesan .N.K. ,History of Tamil Nadu , Pavai Pathippakam,

Madurai.

2. Nilakanda Sastri K.A., History of South India, Oxford University, Chennai,

1955.

3. Rajamanikam M, History of Tamil Nadu , Kavya Publications, Chennai,1944.

4. Rajamanickam Pillai.M, Pallavar Varalaru, Chellappa pathippagam, 2009.

5. Thiyagarajan J. History of Tamil Nadu, Pavai Pathippagam,Madurai, 2001-2002.

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CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)
Title of the Paper : General Economics
Semester :I Contact Hours: 6
Sub Code : 17AH1 Credits :5
Objectives:

1. To familiarize the students with the basic concepts and tools in Economics.
2. To know the importance of economics in the real world.
3. To develop the skills of analysis and application of the principles to the real world
problems.
Unit: I Introduction - Definition of Economics – Wealth, Welfare, Scarcity and
Growth – Methods of Economics: Meaning, Inductive and Deductive Method, Merits and
Demerits – Nature of Economic Laws – Difference between Micro and Macro Economics
– Basic Concepts - Wants –Utility – Price – Value – Wealth – Income – Market.

Unit: II Consumption - Meaning – Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility – Law of

Equi - marginal Utility – Demand: Meaning- Law of Demand – Elasticity of Demand:
Meaning – Types of Elasticity of Demand – Income, Price and cross elasticity – Kinds of
Elasticity of Demand – Consumer’s Surplus.
Unit: III Production and Distribution - Meaning – Factors of Production: Land -
Meaning- Features – Law of variable Proportions – Labour: Features – Efficiency of
labour – Capital: Meaning – Features – Function of capital - Organisation: Meaning -
Functions of an Entrepreneur – Distribution: Meaning – Rent, Wages, Interest and Profit.

Unit: IV Money and Banking - Money: Meaning – Definition – Barter System:

Meaning – Evolution of Money – Functions of Money - Banking: Meaning – Types of
Bank – Functions of a Commercial Bank – Functions of Central Bank.

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Unit: V International Trade and Public Finance - Meaning – Distinction between

Internal and International Trade – Meaning of Balance of Trade and Payment -
Distinction between balance of Trade and Balance of Payments – Public Finance:
Meaning – Scope of Public Finance - Public Revenue: Meaning – Sources –Classification
– Public Expenditure: Meaning – Classification – Public Debt: Meaning –Classification
– Financial Administration Budget: Meaning – Budgetary Procedure.

Text Books:

1. Maria John Kennedy, M. Advanced Micro Economic Theory, Himalaya

Publishing House, Mumbai, 2009.

2. Mustafa.A, Managerial Economics, Arshiya Publications, Madurai, 2010.

3. Narayanan Nadar E. & Vijayan S. Managerial Economics, PHI Learning
Private Limited., New Delhi, 2009.
4. Srinivasan. N, Economic Development of India, Meenakshi Publications,
Madurai, 2009.
5.GuptaG.S Managerial Economics, Tata Mc Graw – Hill Publishing Company
Ltd, 2007
Reference Books:

1. Ahuja H.L. Principles of Micro Economics, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi
2. Dewett, K.K, Modern Economic Theory, S.Chand and Company Ltd., New
Delhi
3. Seth M. L., Micro Economics, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, Educational
Publishers, Agra.
4. Sundharam K.P.M., Sundharam, E.N. Economic Analysis, Sultan Chand and
Sons, New Delhi.
5. Sadananda Prusty, Managerial Economics, PHI Learning Private Ltd, 2010.

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)

Non-Major Elective
Title of the Paper : Introduction to Tourism

Semester :I Contact Hours : 2

Sub Code : 17NMH1 Credits :2
Objectives:

1. To enable the students to understand Tourism and its significance.

2. To know about the various Travel Agencies and the methods to

promote Tourism.

3. To create an awareness about the job opportunities in Tourism field.

Unit: I Meaning - Definition - Scope and purpose of Tourism – Kinds of Tourism.

Unit : II Basic Components of Tourism –Tourist Attractions – Access -

Accommodation.

Unit: III Travel Agency - Travel Agent- Tour Operator – Package Tours - Tourist
Guide - Tourism Promotion –Advertising - Impact.

Unit: IV Travel Documents - Passport – Visa - Travel Formalities and

Regulations.

Unit: V Travel Organizations - World Tourism Organization (WTO) - Pacific Area

Travel Association (PATA) –International Air Transport Association (IATA) – Indian
Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

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Text Books:

1. Bhatia.A.K., Tourism development- Principles and Practices, Sterling

Publication, New Delhi, 2009.

2. Shantha kumari. R, Facts on TOURISM, Shantha Publishers, Chennai, 1996.

Reference Books :
1. Bhatia A.K, International Tourism Management , Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi, 2004.
2. Bishwanath Ghosh, Tourism & Travel Mangement , Vikas publishing house

Pvt Ltd, New Delhi 2009.

3. Jag Mohan Negi ,Tourist Guide and Tour Operation , Kanishka Publishers and

distributors, New Delhi, 2007.

4. Pran Nath Seth , Successful Tourism –Tourism Practices , Sterling Publishers

Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.

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CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)
Title of the Paper : History of India – II (900 A.D. - 1707 A.D.)

Semester : II Contact Hours: 5

Sub Code : 1717H21 Credits :5
Objectives:
1. To understand the political backdrop of Delhi Sultanate.
2. To estimate the importance of the rule of the Mughals.

Unit: I Mohammed of Ghazni – Important invasions– Mohammed of Ghor – First

and Second battles of Tarain - Rajputs : origin – The Rajput States - Polity and Society

Unit: II Delhi Sultanate – Slave Dynasty - Qutb - ud - Din Aibak – Iltutmish –

Razia Sultana – Balban –Khilji Dynasty _ Alaud - din -Khilji – Mohammad – bin –
Tughluq – Administration under the Delhi Sultanates – Sayyid and Lody Dynasty .

Unit: III The Mughal Empire –Babur’s Invasions – First Battle of Panipat –
Humayun – Shersha’s Administration –Akbar the Great – Second Battle of Panipat –
Din- I-llahi.

Unit: IV Jahangir – Noorjahan – Shah Jahan – Art and Architecture of Mughals -

Golden Age of Mughals - War of Succession.

Unit: V Aurangazeb – Deccan Policy – Religious Policy - Administration –

Downfall of the Mughals – Shivaji - Achievements.

Maps:
1. Alaud – din – Khalji‘s Empire
2. Babur‘s Empire
3. Akbar’s Empire

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4. Aurangazeb’s Empire
5. Shivaji’s Empire
Text Books :
1. Aggarwal .J.C, Medieval History of India, S. Chand & company Pvt, Ltd.,
New Delhi, Reprinted in 2013.
2. Annelett Sopitha Bai .W, History of India (712A.D - 1761 A.D), Sharon
Publications, Marthandam, 2006.
3. Ramalingam T.S, History of India, T.S.R. Publication, Chennai,1981.
4. Sathianathier R, Political and Cultural History of India, Volume I (Ancient
India) S.Viswanathan Pvt.Ltd., Chennai, 1980.
5. Mangalamurugesan N.K. Inthiya Varalaru II, Palaniyappa Brothers, Chennai ,
2007.
Reference Books:
1. Anil Chandra Banerjee , New History of Medival India , S.Chand
& Company Ltd., New Delhi ,1983.
2. John F. Richards , The Mughal Empire , Cambridge University press,
New Delhi, Reprinted in 2014.

3. Mahajan.V.D, History of Medieval India (Muslim Rule in India) S.Chand

&Company Ltd., New Delhi, Reprinted 1992.
4. Majumdar.R.K, Mughal Rule in India (From1526 A.D.to1707A.D.), SBD Publishers
Distributors, 4th Revised & Enlarged Edition, 1991.
5. Ray choudhary S.C, History of Mughal India (A detailed study of Political,
Economic, Social and Cultural aspects from 1526 A.D - 1707 A.D.), Surjeet
Publications, Delhi , 2011.
6. Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India (800 A.D -1700 A.D), Orient
blackswan Pvt, Ltd., New Delhi,2016.
7. Sharma.L.P, History of Medieval India (1000A.D. to 1740A.D), Konark
Publishers Pvt.Ltd., Reprinted in 2010.

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of Tamilnadu – II ( 1336 A.D. – 1800 A.D. )

Semester : II Contact Hours: 5

Sub Code : 17H22 Credits :5
Objectives :

1. To enable the students to understand the importance of the administration

and culture of the Nayaks.
2. To recognize the importance of early protest of Poligars against the
Britishers.
Unit: I Sources - Origin of Vijayanagar Empire – Kumara Kampana’s Southern
Expedition- The Nayaks of Madurai – Viswanatha Nayak - Tirumalai Nayak -
Chokkanatha Nayak – Rani Mangammal – Meenakshi.

Unit: II The Nayaks of Senji – Krishnappa Nayak II - The Nayankara System- The
Nayaks of Tanjore – Sevappa Nayak – Achuthappa Nayak – Regunatha Nayak –
Vijayaraghava Nayak – Decline of Nayakdoms.

Unit: III Administration of Nayakdoms – Contribution of the Nayaks to Tamil

Culture – Nayaks Religious policy- Contribution art and architecture-literature.

Unit : IV The Tanjore Marathas – Serfoji I – Pratap Singh – Administration -

Contribution of the Marathas to Tamil Culture.

Unit : V Poligar’s Rebellion – Puli Thevar – Veerapandia Kattabomman–

Oomaithurai - Marudhu Pandyas.

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Text Books:
1. Chandrasekaran.P, Thamizhaga Varalaru 1336 A.D to 1801 A.D, Manju

Pathippakam, Rajapalayam, 2003.

2. Chellam.V.T, Thenninthiya Varalarum Kalacharamum, Manivaska Publication,

Chennai, 2007 .

3. Dharmaraj.J, Thamizhaga Varalaru, Dency Publication, Sivakasi,2003.

4. Subramanian .N, History of Tamil Nadu (1565 -1982 A.D ), Ennes

Publication, Madurai 1985.

Reference Books:

1. Ganapathi . A. History of Tamil Nadu (upto 1565) Madurai Publications,

Madurai,1988.
2. Gopal .M.H. History of Vijaya Nagar Empire, Popular Prakasam Private
Limited., Bombay,1980.
3. Mangala Murugesan .N.K., History of Tamil Nadu1565- Present Day, Pavai
Pathippakam, Madurai.

4. Rajayyan.K History of Tamil Nadu (1565 – 1982 ) Raj Publication, Madurai,

1982.
5. Raman K.V. Chozhargal , (Translated works of Neelakanda Sasthri. K.A
Volume II ), New Century Private Limited, New Delhi.

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(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)
Title of the Paper : Economic Development of India
Semester : II Contact Hours: 6
Sub Code : 17AH2 Credits :5
Objectives:

1. To inculcate the knowledge on Economic Development.

2. To understand the current scenario of Economy.

3. To enable the students to function the Economic Planning.

Unit: I Introduction -Meaning of Economic Development – Distinction between

Economic Development and Economic Growth - Natural Resources of Indian Economy –
Water Resources, Land Resources and Forest Resources- Characteristics of
underdeveloped countries – India is a developing Economy.

Unit: II Population - Meaning – Factors determining Population Growth -

Malthusian Theory of Population - Causes of Population Explosion –Effects – Measures
to control Population.

Unit: III National Income – Definition – Basic concepts of National Income – Need
for the study of National Income – Methods of calculating National Income.

Unit: IV Agriculture – Introduction – Role of Agriculture in Economic Development

and Growth – Causes for the low productivity in Indian Agriculture – Measures to
increase Agriculture Productivity.

Unit: V Planning - History of Planning in India – Objectives of Planning – Features

– Types of Planning – An overview of Five Year Plans in India – Planning Commission –
Achievements and Failures.

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Text Books:

1. Agarwal.R.C, Economics of Development and Planning, Lakshmi Narayan

Publications, Nagpur, 2005.
2. Deva Irakkam, Marai Irrakkam, Swaminathan S, Economic Development of
India, Immanual Publications, Palayamkottai.
3. Narayanan Nadar E, Economic Development of India, Thangam
Publishers,Virudhunagar.
4. Srinivasan. N, Economic Development of India, Meenakshi Publications,
Madurai, 2003.

Reference Books:
1. Dhingra I.C., Garg V.K., Economic Development and Planning in India,
Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1997.
2. Jhingan.M.L, The Economics of Development and planning, Vrindha
Publications, New Delhi, 2006.
3. Rudur Dutt & Sundaram K.P.M, Indian Economy, Suras Publications,
New Delhi, 2010.
4. Sugumar.S.N, Economic Growth and Development, Virinda Publications,
New Delhi, 2005.
5. Tanaja & Myer, The Economics of Development and planning, Shoban lal
Nagin Chand & Co, New Delhi, 2006.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 onwards)
Non Major Elective
Title of the Paper : Constitution of India
Semester : II Contact Hours: 2
Sub Code : 17NMH2 Credits :2
Objectives:
1. To create an awareness about the Indian constitution.
2. To enable the students to understand the working of Indian governmental
System.

Unit: I Making of the Constitution – Salient Features - Amendments.

Unit: II Executive : President –Prime Minister – Council of Ministers.

Unit: III Legislature : Lokh Sabha- Rajya Sabha- Process of Law Making.

Unit: IV Judiciary : Supreme Court- Functions and Powers-Judicial Review.

Unit: V State Government – Governor – Chief Minister – Centre

– State Relations.

Text Books:

1. Alagumalai.A, Tharkala Arasial Murai Amaivugal, J.J.Publications,

Madurai, 2003.

2. Dharmaraj J, Tharkala Arasangangal, Tensy publications, Sivakasi.2012.

3. Gomathinayagam .P, Dr.Anusiya.R, Tharkala Arasanggangal,Sri Vinayaga

Pathippagam, Rajapalayam, 2002.

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Reference Books :

1. Agarwal.R.C, Constitution Development and National Movement of India,

S.Chand &Company, New Delhi, 1991.
2. Kapur A.C, Constitution History of India 1765 – 1984, S.Chand & Company,
New Delhi, 1985. .
3. Mehta.S.M Constitution of India and Amendment Acts, Deep & Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 1990.
4. Pylee M.V, An Introduction to The Constitution of India, Vikas Publishing
House PVT LTD, New Delhi, 2009.
5. Roy.B.N, Political Theory Interrogations and Interventions, Authors Press,
New Delhi, 2006.

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CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of India – III (1707 A.D - 1885 A.D)

Semester : III Contact Hours: 5

Sub Code : 17H31 Credits :5
Objectives:
1. To understand the establishment of British rule in India.
2. To know about the political policies of the British Governor Generals and their
policies.
3. To highlight the socio - economic policy.

Unit: I

The Peshwas – Maratha Confederacy – Invasions of Nadirshah – Ahmad Shah

Abdali – Results – Third battle of Panipat.

Unit: II

Establishment of European settlements – Portuguese – Dutch – English- Danish –

French- The Anglo French rivalry in Carnatic – Clive – Dual Government – Warren
Hastings - Lord Cornwallis - Permanent Land Revenue Settlement.

Unit: III

Lord Wellesley – Subsidiary system – Lord Hastings – Lord William Bentinck –

Lord Dalhousie – Doctrine of Lapse- Lord Canning.

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Unit: IV

Constitutional Developments – Regulating Act of 1773 – Pitt’s India Act 1784 –

Charter Acts of 1793, 1813, 1833, 1853 – The Great Revolt of 1857 – Act of 1858 –
Queen’s Proclamation.

Unit: V

India under the Crown- Lord Mayo– Lord Lytton– Lord Ripon – Lord Tuffrin -
Growth of Local Self Government under British -Socio- Religious Reform Movements in
the 19th Century- Brahma samaj – Arya samaj – The Theosophical Society- Ramakrishna
mission – Aligarh movement.

Maps:
1. Europeans Settlements
2. Carnatic Wars
3. India under Wellesley
4. India under Dalhousie
5. The Great Revolt of 1857
Text Books:
1. Annelett Sopitha Bai . W, History of India (1761- 1965 A.D.), Sharon
Publications, Marthandam, 2006.
2. Gomathi Nayakam. P , & Anushya .R. Indhiya varalaru ( 1761 A.D – 1947A.D)
Pakuthi III, Sri Vinayaka Pathippakam, Madurai , 2003.
3. Ramalingam T.S, History of India, T.S.R. Publication, Chennai,1981.
4. Swaminathan . A, History of India (Since 1707 to the Present day ) Deepa
Pathippakam, Chennai, 2004.

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Reference Books:
1. Chopra P.N, Puri B.N, Das M.N.& Pradhan .A.C, Modern India , Sterling
Publishers , 2003.
2. Grover B.L. & Alka Metha , A New look at Modern Indian History (from 1707-
The Modern Times) S. Chand Publications, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Mahajan V.D, Modern Indian Histoy, S. Chand &Company Ltd , New Delhi,
2009.
4. Nanda S.P, History of Modern India (1707A.D -present day), Dominant
Publishers& distributors Pvt Ltd, Delhi , 2012.
5. Sharma L.P, History of Modern India, Konark Publishes Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,
2012.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of Tamil Nadu - III (1800 A.D. – 2006A.D.)

Semester : III Contact Hours: 5

Sub Code : 17H32 Credits :5
Objectives :

1. To understand early uprising of Tamils.

2. To understand the evolution of rationalistic concept among Tamils.

3. To assess the role of freedom fighters and the Political Parties.

Unit: I
The South Indian Rebellion - Causes - Course – Results – Vellore Mutiny –
Causes – Course – Consequences.

Unit: II

Growth of Western Education – Christian Missionary activities – Conversion to

Christianity – Temple Entry Movement- The rise of Political Parties – The Justice Party
– The Self–Respect Movement.

Unit: III

Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle - V.O.Chidambaram Pillai - Subramania

Bharathi – Vanchinathan - SubrahmaniaSiva - Rajaji – Satyamoorthy - Kamaraj.

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Unit: IV

Tamil Nadu under Congress Rule – The Administration of Rajaji – Kamaraj –

Bhaktavatsalam – The Anti - Hindi Agitation of 1965 – The rule of D.M.K , AIADMK .

Unit: V

Economic development of Tamil Nadu after 1947 – Industrial development –

Social Welfare Measures : Women and children Welfare schemes- SC / ST Welfare
schemes – Mid day meals scheme – Girl child Protection scheme

Text Books :
1. Dharmaraj . J, Thamizhaga Varalaru ( 1800 A.D to 2003 A.D ), Tensy Publication,
Sivakasi,2003.
2. Rajayyan . K, History of Tamil Nadu(1565A.D. to 1982), Raj Publications,
Madurai, 1982 .
3. Subramanian.N, Social History of Tamil Nadu, Ennes Publications,
Udumalaipet. 2005.
4. Swaminathan. A, A Social and Cultural History of Tamil Nadu, Deepa
Pathippagam, Madras, 2001.
Reference Books :
1. Chandrasekaran. P, Thamizhaga Varalaru ( 1336 A.D to 1801 A.D ), Manju
Publication, Rajapalayam, Madurai,2003.
2. Gowri.K, Madurai under English East India Company (1801 - 1857A.D.),
Raj Publishers, Madurai, 1987.
3. Majumdar .R.K. & Srivastava .A.N, History of South India, SBD Publishers,
Delhi, 1991.
4. MangalaMurugesan .N.K, Historyof TamilNadu (1565- present day), Pavai
Pathippakam, Madurai.
5. Thiyagarajan .J, History of Tamil Nadu(1565-1990), Pavai pathippakam,
Madurai, 2002.
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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : Modern Governments – Theory and Practice - Paper I

Semester : III Contact Hours : 6

Sub Code : 17AH3 Credits :5
Objectives:

1. To make the students to understand the basic concepts of Modern

Governments.
2. To enable the students to know the functioning of the constitutions of U.K.
and U.S.A.
3. To introduce and induct the students in the domain of the discipline.
Unit: I
Basic concepts: State and its Elements – Constitution –Classification of
Constitutions – Forms of Government - Unitary- Federal – Quasi-federal.
Unit: II
Functions of Government: Legislature - Unicameral and Bicameral Legislature –
Executive - Parliamentary and Presidential Method – Judiciary – Powers and Functions
of Judiciary – Separation of Powers.
Unit: III
United Kingdom: Constitution - Salient Features – The King - The Prime
Minister – Parliament – House of Commons and House of Lords – Law Making Process
– Rule of Law – Party system.

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Unit: IV
United States of America: Constitution - Salient Features - Federalism – The
President – Election – Position - Powers – Vice-President – Powers and Position.
Unit: V
The Congress: House of Representatives - Senate - Law Making Process -
Amendment – Separation of Powers – Judiciary - Judiciary Review - Pressure Groups.

Text Books:

1. Alagumalai.A, Tharkala Arasial MuraiAmaivugal ,J.J Publications,

Madurai,2003.

2. Dharmaraj. J,Tharkkala Arasangangal, Tensy Publications, Sivakasi,2012.

3. Kasthuri J, Modern Governments, Ennes Publications, Udumalpet,1998.

Reference books:
1. Agarwal.R.C, Political Theory (Principles of Political Science), S.Chand &
Company, Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Philip. A.T & Shiraji Rao.K.H, Indian Government and Politics, Stering
Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 1987.
3. Srinivas Pathi, Major Constitution Government & Politics in U.K, U.S.A,
Switzerland and China, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,
2004.
4. Susila Ramasamy, Political Theory Ideas and Concepts, Mac Millan Publishers,
Chennai, 2003.
5. Urmila Sharma & Sharma S.K , Principles and Theory of Political Science,
Atlantic Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.

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(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : Computer Applications

Semester : III Contact Hours : 2

Sub Code : 17SEH31 Credits :2

Objectives
1. To provide a basic knowledge about the computer and its applications.
2. To learn the various types of Software and Network.
3. To understand the new ideas to adopt in Internet features.

Unit: I
History of Computers - Classification of Computers - Input-Output Devices -
Hardware and Software.
Unit: II
Ms-Word - Introducing Microsoft Office – Word Processing with MS-Word:
Basic – Formatting Text and Documents – Working with Headers, Footers and Footnotes
– Tables.
Unit: III
MS-Excel: Basic – Arranging work sheets – Formatting – Statistical Functions –
Charts – Graphics.
Unit: IV
Ms-Power Point : Power Point Basics – Creating presentations – Working with
text – Working with graphics and Multimedia – Presentation.

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Unit: V
Internet: Introduction to E-mail concepts – Creating, Editing a Mail and Sending
- E-Mail: Advantages and Disadvantages.

Books for Reference:

1. Annetee Marquis, Micro Soft Office 2000, BPB Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Christian Crumlish, Word, Excel, Power Point – Windows 2007 for Busy People,
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi.
3. Craaig Eddy & Timothi Buchan, Teach Yours Self Microsoft Access 2000 in 24
Hours, G.C. Jain Publications, New Delhi, 2008.
4. Kogent Solutions Inc, Office 2007 in Simple Steps, Dream Tech Press,
New Delhi, 2005.
5. Sanjay Saxena, A First Course in Computers, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd,
NewDelhi, 2003.

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(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of India – IV (1885 A.D. - 1947 A.D.)

Semester : IV Contact Hours: 5

Sub Code : 17H41 Credits :5

Objectives:

1. To recall the formation of the Indian National Congress and its role.

2. To enrich the knowledge of the students regarding freedom struggle.

Unit: I

Emergence of Indian Nationalism-Birth of Indian National Congress – Moderate

Phase (1885 – 1905) – Partition of Bengal -Extremists Phase (1905-1919)

Unit: II

Swadeshi and Boycott Movement - Formation of Muslim League – Surat Split

– Minto-Morley Reforms - Home Rule Movement – Lucknow Pact – Montague-
Chelmsford Reforms Act.

Unit: III

Gandhian Era – Rowlatt Act - Jallian Walabagh Massacre – Khilafat Movement -

Non – Co-operation Movement - Chauri-Chawra - Swaraj Party.

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Unit – IV

Simon Commission - Civil–Disobedience Movement – Round Table Conferences

– Gandhi- Irwin Pact –The Government of India Act of 1935 –August Offer.

Unit – V

The Indian National Army - Cripps Mission – Quit India Movement – Cabinet
Mission - Interim Government -The Mount Batten Plan – Transfer of Power.

Text Books :
1. Annelett Sopitha Bai, W. History of India (1761- 1965 A.D.) Sharon
Publications, Marthandam, 2006.
2. Dharmaraj. J, Viduthali Poratta varalaru , Tensy Publication , Sivakasi, 2012.
3. Venkatesan. G, Freedom struggle in India, J.J.Publications, Madurai ,1993.

Reference Books:
1. Arun Metha, History of Modern India , ABD Publishers ,Jaipur , 2004.
2. Goyal. P.K, Battle of India’s Freedom Movement , Vista International
Publishing House, Delhi, 2005.
3. Grover B.L. & Grover S, A new Look at Modern Indian History ( upto the first
Phase of Independence) S.Chand & Company LTD., New Delhi, 2003.
4. Mahajan.V.D, Modern Indian History ( from 1707 to the present day) S.Chand
& Company LTD., New Delhi, 2009.
5. Nanda .S.P, History of Modern India 1707A.D -present day, Dominant
Publishers & distributors Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, 2012.

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(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Title of the Paper : History of Science and Technology (Since 17th Century A.D)
Semester : IV Contact Hours : 5
Sub Code : 17H42 Credits :5
Objectives:
1. To know about the developmet of Science and Technology.
2. To understand the constructive and destructive perception of Atomic energy.
3. To appreciate various achievements of the Scientists in various fields.
Unit: I
Science and Technology in the 17th Century - London Royal Society – French
Royal Academy – Progress in Physics and Mathematics – Isaac Newton – Progress in
Chemistry – Robert Boyle – Progress in Medicine – William Harvey –Marcello Malpigi -
- Anton Vanleeu Wencoak.
Unit: II
Science and Technology in the 18th century - Invention in Textile Industry –
Steam Engine – Progress in Chemistry – Henry Cavendish – Joseph Priestly – Antoine
Lavoisier – Progress in Medicine – John Hunter – Edward Jenner– Electricity –
Alexandra Volta.
Unit: III
Science and Technology in the 19th century – Progress in zoology – Charles
Darwin - Progress in Physics - Michael Faraday – Thomson Kelvin – Progress in
Chemistry – John Dalton – Mendeleev – Progress in Medicine – James Young Simpson –
Louis Pasteur – Joseph Lister – Sir Patrick Mansion – Technology – Telegraph and
Telephones - Thomas Alwa Edison.
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Unit: IV
Atomic Science in the 20th century - Albert Einstein – Theory of Relativity –
Lord Rutherford – History of Atom bomb - Rontgen and X-ray – Marie Curie and
Radium - Radio and Marconi – Radar – Television – Computers.
Unit: V
Modern India – Progress of Science and Technology in Modern India - Space
Research in India – Green Revolution – Modern Scientists in India – Sir C.V.Raman –
Homi.Jahangir Baba – Hargobind Kurana – Abdul Kalam – Kasthuri Rangan – Mayil
Samy Annadurai – Venkat Raman.
Text Books:
1. Gomathinayagam.P, Ariviyal matrum Thozhililnootpa varalaru, Sri Vinayaga
Pathippakam, Madurai.1997.
2. Subramanian, History of Science and Technology, Ennes Publication,
Udumalaipet, 1998.
3. Thangasamy. S.A Ariviyal matrum Thozhililnootpa varalaru(1453 – 1970),
Pavai Pathippakam, Madurai,1997.
4. Vairavel. Ariviyal matrum Thozhililnootpa varalaru, Aanantham
Pathippakam , Madurai, 1997.
Reference Books:
1. Purnendu Chakravarthy & Dipanker Ghosh, Encyclopaedia of Modern
Science & Technology Vol II Savrabh, Publishing House , NewDelhi.

2. Suri R.K, Science and Technology in India, Spectrum Books (P) Ltd, New
Delhi, 2004.
3. Varghese Jeyaraj.S, History of Science and Technology, Anns Publications,
Uthamapalayam, 2004.
4. Venkatraman .R, History of Science and Technology, Selvan Printers, Madurai,
1998.
5. The Mindalive Encyclopedia Published by Marshall Cavendish Technology
Books Limited, London.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Title of the Paper : Modern Governments – Theory and Practice - Paper II
Semester : IV Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17AH4 Credits :5
Objectives:
1. To make the students to understand the functioning of the Swiss Constitution and
the constitutional set up in France.

2. To create an awareness among the students about Indian constitutional

development.

3. To develop and understanding among the students of the functions of the Indian
Government and also state governance.

Unit: I
Switzerland: Constitution - Salient Features - Mode of Amendment - Plural
Executive -Federal Council – Federal Assembly – Council of States - Working of Direct
Democracy: Public Referendum and Public Initiative.
Unit: II
France: Constitution of Fifth Republic- Salient Features - President – Prime
Minister – Parliament – Law Making - Administrative Law - Judiciary.
Unit: III
India: Constitution - Salient Features - Fundamental Rights - Fundamental Duties -
Directive Principles of State Policy – Party System – Legislature - Council of Ministers -
Prime Minister – Parliament – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha- Law Making Process -
Executive - President and Vice President – Election – Powers and Functions –
Emergency Provisions – Judiciary – Structure and functions of Judiciary
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Unit: IV
State Governments: The Governor – Powers and Positions - Chief Minister -
Council of Ministers –– Powers and Functions - State Judiciary .
Unit: V
Centre- State Relations – Major constitutional amendment of Indian constitution-
Election Commission- UPSC

Text Books:
1. Alagumalai.A, Tharkala Arasial Murai Amaivugal, J.J.Publications,
Madurai, 2003.
2. Dharmaraj J, Tharkala Arasangangal, Tensy publications, Sivakasi.2012.
3. Gomathinayagam .P, Dr.Anusiya.R, Tharkala Arasanggangal, Sri Vinayaga
Pathippagam, Rajapalayam, 2002.

Reference Books :

1. Agarwal.R.C, Constitution Development and National Movement of India

S.Chand &Company, New Delhi, 1991.
2. Kapur A.C, Constitution History of India 1765 – 1984, S.Chand & Company,
New Delhi,1985. .
3. Mehta.S.M,Constitution of India and Amendment Acts, Deep & Deep
Publications,New Delhi, 1990.
4. Pylee M.V, An Introduction to The Constitution of India,Vikas Publishing
House PVT LTD, New Delhi, 2009.
5. Roy.B.N, Political Theory Interrogations and Interventions, Authors Press,
New Delhi, 2006.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Title of the Paper : Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Semester : IV Contact Hours : 2

Sub Code : 17SEH41 Credits :2

Objectives
1. To inculcate the basic knowledge to start own business
2. To enable the students to have a strong foundation for their future self-
employment.

Unit: I
Entrepreneurship: Meaning – Types – Characteristics - Qualities of an
Entrepreneur - Role and Importance of Entrepreneur in Economic Growth.

Unit: II
Women Entrepreneurship: Meaning – Functions – problems – Growth and
development of Women Entrepreneurship – Women Entrepreneurship in India.

Unit: III
Institutional Finance to Entrepreneurs: DIC – NSIC – SIDCO – SIBDI – ICC –
KVIC – IDBI and ICICI.
Unit: IV
Entrepreneurial Development Programme: Meaning - Objectives – Phases –
Problems – Achievements

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Unit: V
Project Formulation: Project identification – Evaluation – Feasibility Analysis –
Preparation of Project Report

Text Books:

1. Radha, Entrepreneurial Development, Prasanna Publishers, Chennai, 2015.

2. Gupta C.B., & Srinivasan N.P., Entrepreneurial Development, Sultan Chand &
sons, New Delhi, 2010.
3.Rengarajan. L, Entrepreneurial Development, Sree Renga Publications,
Rajapalayam, Tamilnadu, 2008.

Reference Books:
1. Gordon, E and Natarajan.K Entrepreneurship Development, Himalaya Publication,
Mumbai 2011.
2. Jayshree Suresh “Entrepreneurial Development” Margham publication, Chennai, 2011.

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(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of India - V (1947 A.D. - 2000A.D.)

Semester : V Contact Hours: 6
Sub Code : 17H51 Credits :4
Objectives:

1. To understand about the Integration of States.

2. To update about the Foreign Policy and Educational policy of India.
3. To enrich the students to know socio- economic developments of India.

Unit : I National Symbols - Integration of Indian States – Reorganization of

States 1956 and Union Territories.

Unit : II Foreign policy of India – Policy of Non – Alignment – Relationship

with U.S.A., U.S.S.R., China- Pakistan and Bangladesh – India and the U.N.O. -
India and the SAARC.

Unit : III Reforms in Education -Educational Policy - Elementary – Secondary

– University and Higher Education – Vocational and Technical Education –
Medical Education -Women’s Education – Rural Education.

Unit : IV Economic Planning of India – Five Year Plans – Agriculture –

Horticulture – Animal Husbandry –Dairy development - Fisheries.

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Unit : V Rural Development – Rural Housing – Health and Family welfare –

Commerce and Industry – Major Industries – Labour Policies - Transport and
Mass Communication- Sports .

Text Books :
1. Annelett Sopitha Bai .W, History of India (1947- 2009A.D.) Sharon
Publications, Marthandam, 2009.
2. Dharmaraj. J, History of India, Tensy Publications, Sivakasi, 2012.
3. Venkatesan. G, History of Contemporary India, VC Publications,
Rajapalayam,2007.

Reference Books:
1.Appadurai.A, Essays in Indian Politics and the Foreign Policy, Oxford
University, London.
2. Bibin Chandra , Mridula Mukherjee & Aditya Mukherjee, India after
Independence (1947 A.D – 2000A.D.) Penguin Books, New Delhi ,2000.
3. John Gilbert .G. Contemporary History of India, Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd ,
New Delhi, 2006.
4. Mahajan V.D, India since 1526, S. Chand & Company , Delhi ,2001.
5. Suresh Chandra Ghose, History of Education of Modern India (1757 - 2007 ),
Orient BlackSwan Publishers, Hyderabad.

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(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of Europe - I (1789A.D. - 1914 A.D.)

Semester :V Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17H52 Credits :4
Objectives:
1. To enhance the students to know the basic concepts of Revolutions
in Europe.
2. To enable the students to understand the changes and
developments in Europe.
3. To learn about the unification of Germany and Italy.

Unit : I French Revolution - Causes - Course - Reign of Terror - The

Directory - Results.
Unit : II Napoleon Bonaparte - Napoleonic wars - Domestic reforms -
Continental system - Failure of Napoleon.
Unit : III Congress of Vienna - Holy alliance - Concert of Europe - Metternich
– Louis XVIII – Charles X.
Unit : IV Revolution of 1830 and 1848 – Results – Significance – Napoleon III
– His Wars – Third Republic of France.

Unit : V Unification of Italy - Role of Cavour-Garibaldi- Mazzini and Victor

Immanuel II -Unification of Germany - Role of Bismarck - The Eastern Question
(1801–1914) - The Greek war of Independence - The Crimean war – Berlin
Congress - Balkan wars.

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Maps :
1. Vienna Settlement.
2. Unification of Italy
3. Unification of Germany

Text Books :
1. Dharmaraj. J, Iroppia Varalaru (1789 A.D to the present day ), Tensy
Publications, Sivakasi, 2010 .
2. Gomathinayagam.P. & Anusiya R., Iroppia Varalaru ( 1789 to 1914 ),
Vinayagam Publications, Rajapalayam, 2003.
3. Ramalingam.T.S, History of Europe, T.S.R Publications , Madurai, 1987.
4. Thangasami. S.A, History of Europe ( 1789 to 1914 ) , Pavai Publications,
Madurai , 1996.

Reference Books:
1. Chawla. I. J, History of Europe since 1789, Sudha Publication, New Delhi, 2001
2. David Thomson, Europe since Napoleon, Surjeet Publication,Delhi, 2007.
3. Fisher H.A.L. , History of Europe, Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 1989.
4. Gokhale B.K. , Modern Europe (1848 to 1960), Himalaya Publications,
Delhi, 1987.
5. Hayes, J.H, Contemporary Europe Since 1870,Surjeet Publications,
Delhi,1987.
6. Mahajan. V.D , History of Modern Europe Since 1789 , Chand Publications,
New Delhi, 1992.

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CBCS

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Elective - I

Title of the Paper : Tourism

Semester :V Contact Hours: 6
Sub Code : 17HE5A Credits :5
Objectives:

1. To enable the students to understand the basic Meaning and components

of Tourism
2. To enrich the students to understand various Travel Documents and
Travel Agencies.
3. To focus the significance of Tourism Marketing and Tourism
Promotion.

Unit : I Tourism – An Introduction –Definitions – Types and forms of

Tourism –– Causes for the growth of Tourism.
Unit : II Basic Components of Tourism – Tourist Places- Transport –
Accommodation –– Supplementary Accommodation – Significance of Tourism –
Social significance - Economic significance.

Unit : III Travel Agency – Travel Agents – Package Tour -Tourist guides–
Travel Documents - Passport-Visa and other formalities – Tourism Organizations-
World Tourism Organization – Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) –
International Air Transport Association (IATA) – International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO)

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Unit : IV Tourism and International Trade – Balance of Trade and Balance of

Payments – Tourism Marketing – Tourist Product – Tourism Promotion-
Advertising-Sales support activities-Public relation.

Unit : V Development of Tourism in India – Sargeant Committee – India

Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)– Tourism Promotion in Tamil Nadu –
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) – Important Tourist
Centres in Tamil Nadu.

Text Books :
1. Bhatia A.K,Tourism Development - Principles and Practice, Sterling
Publications, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Dharmaraj.J, Sutrula, Tensy Publications, Sivakasi, 1998.
3. Krishnasamy .V, Sutrula Valarchi, Manivasakam Pathippakam, Chennai,2007.
4. Shantha Kumari, Facts on TOURISM, Shantha Publication ,Chennai ,1996.

Reference Books :
1. Abbas. R, Tourism &Travel Mangement, Izad publications, Madurai, 2006.
2. Batra. G.S, Tourism product & Development, Deep & Deep Publications
Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi.
3. Jag Mohan Nogi, Tourist Guide and Tour Operation, Kanisha Publishers, New
Delhi , 2007.
4. Jha.S.M, Tourism Marketing, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 2008.
5. Pran Nath Seth, Successful Tourism, Sterling Publishers Pvt, New Delhi, 2008.
6. Vikash Choudhary, Educational Tourism, Centrum Press, New Delhi, 2010.

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CBCS

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Elective - II

Title of the Paper : Principles and Methods of Archaeology

Semester :V Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17HE5B Credits :5

Objectives:
1. To enable the students to understand the basic Principles and Methods of
Archaeology
2. To update the knowledge of the students on the Eminent Archaeologists of
India
3. To understand modern trends and techniques in Excavation and Preservation
of Ancient Heritage.

Unit : I Definitions –Scope – Value of Archaeology - Kinds of Archeology –

Economic - Ethno – Underwater – Aerial – Salvage – Anthropology-Archaeology
in India – Sir William Jones – James Princep – Alexander Cunningham – Robert
Bruce Foote – James Burgees – Lord Curzon – Sir John Marshall – Sir Mortimer
Wheeler.
Unit : II Exploration – Kinds of Exploration – Identification of Site – Field
Survey and Sampling Techniques – Map reading – Study of Physical features –
Ethnographic data – Exploration kit – Application of Scientific Aids and Methods
in Exploration.

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Unit : III Excavation – Principles and Methods of Excavation – Layout of

Trenches – Trial Trenching or Sondages – Vertical Excavation - Horizontal
Excavation – Excavation of Burials – Stupas .
Unit : IV Dating Techniques in Archaeology – Stratigraphy method –
Absolute Dating method – Carbon 14 method - Fluorine method – Potassium –
Argon dating – Dendro chronology – Pollen analysis – Thermoluminuscence –
Uranium – Nitrogen .
Unit : V Documentation and Publication – Conservation and Museum
Display – Methods of Conservation – Organic objects – Various kinds of Metallic
Objects – Important Archaeological sites in Tamilnadu – Kudiam – Korkai-
Arikkamedu – Adichanallur – Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Kaveripoom Pattinam –
Porunthal- Pulliman Kombai-Keeladi-Alagan Kulam.

Text Books:
1. Mohideen Paudsha.A.H, Tholliyal vidhikalum – Vakaikalum, Sultans
Publications Tirunelveli,2009. .
2. Rajan. K, Archaeology, Principles and Methods, Thanjavur, 2002.
3. Rajasekara Thankamani. M, Tholliyal, Kongu Pathippakam, Karur,2011.
4. Raman .K. V, Principles and Methods in Archaeology, Madras, 1976.

Reference Books :
1. Agarwal D.P, Archaeology in India, Delhi, 1982.
2. Chakrabarthi. D. K, A History of Indian Archaeology, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Ghosh .A, Encyclopedia of Indian Archaeology, New Delhi, 1990.
4. Sankhalia. H.D, Indian Archaeology Today, Bombay, 1962.
5. Venkatraman. R, Indian Archaeology ( A survey ), Udumalpet,1999.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Elective – I & II (OPTIONAL)

Title of the Paper : Constitutional History of England (upto 1603A.D.)

Semester :V Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17HE5C Credits :5
Objectives:
1. To know the origin and development of England Constitution.
2. To make the students to understand the functioning of Parliamentary
system of Government.

Unit : I Features of the British Constitution – The rule of Anglo Saxon Polity
– Constitutional importance of the Norman Conquest – Growth of Feudalism –
Norman monarchy and its strength – Reforms of Henry I.

Unit : II Reforms of Henry II – Magna Carta and its importance – Baronial

opposition under Henry II – Provisions of Oxford charter of 1216,1217 and 1225

Unit : III Laws of Edward I - Origin and development of Parliament – Model

Parliament – Confirmation Cartarum – Edward II – The Lords Ordainers –
Revolution of 1327.

Unit : IV Development of Parliament under Edward III – The Good Parliament

– Impeachment – Richards II,s attempt to set up despotism – Lord Appellants –
Revolution of 1399 – The Lancastrian Monarchy – Parliament under Lancastrians
– Breakdown of government and its causes – Strong monarchy of the Yorkists.

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Unit : V Tudor dictatorship – The Council – Star Chamber and other Courts –
Tudors and Parliaments – Privileges of Parliament – Constitutional results of the
Reformation – Local Government – The Justices of the Peace – The County’s –
The Boroughs – The Paris – The Common Law Courts – The House of Lords –
The House of Commons.

Text Books:
1. Gopalan.P.S, Constitutional History of England (1603 to the present day)
Madurai Publishing House, Madurai, 1978.
2. Jeyapalan . N, Ingilandhu Varalaru 1603 varai, EsKay Art Printers, Madras.
3. Roy.P.C, Constitutional of England, Prakashan Kendra, Lucknow, 1993.

Reference Books:
1. Chauraska R.S. History of England (1485AD – 1939 AD), Forward Book
Depot Educational Publishers, New Delhi, 1991.
2. Krishnamurthi. V.M, History of England Political and Constitutional, Vol I, 55
B.C – 1603 A.D, Vijayalakshmi Publications,Neyyoor, 1980.
3. Sharan, Constitutional History of England (Since 1485) , S.Anjeeva
Prakasam, India.
4. Srivastava L.N, Constutional History of England , SBD Enterprises, New
Delhi, 1988.
5. Xavier A.G, The Social History of England, S.Viswanathan Printers and
Publishers, 1985.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
SKILL BASED ELECTIVE

Title of the Paper : Panchayat Raj System in India

Semester : V Contact Hours: 2
Sub Code : 17SEH51 Credits :2

Objectives:
1. To emphasis the significance and the principles of Panchayat Raj.
2. To enrich an awareness about the Phanchayat Raj institution and its
developments.

Unit : I Introduction - Origin and Objectives of Panchayat Raj System –

Importance of Local Bodies.
Unit : II Composition and Functions : Gram Panchayat –Gram Sabha –
Panchayat Union – District Panchayat.
Unit : III Balwant Roy Mehta Committee Report - Ashok Mehta – Village
Panchayat – Panchayat Union – Zilla Parished .
Unit : IV Progress of local Bodies after Independence – Rajiv Gandhi Period
– Narashimha Rao Period – Singhvi Committee.
Unit : V Amendments regarding Panchayat Raj – 73rd and 74th Constitutional
Amendments –Salient Features -Significance.

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Text Books:
1. Dharmaraj. J, Panchayat Raj, Tensy Publications, Sivakasi, 2009.
2. Rajasekara Thangamani, Panchayat Raj,(Rama Suyarajiyam), Pongu
Pathippagam, Karur, 2009.

Reference Books:
1. Agarwal R.C, Consititutional development and National movement of India
S.Chand&Company ltd., Ram Nagar, New Delhi
2. Anlet Sobitha bai.W, Panchayat Raj, Sharan Publications, Marthandam, 2009.
3. John Gilbert .G. Contemporary History of India, Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd ,
New Delhi, 2006.
4. Venkatasan G, Contemporary History of India, V.C. Publications,
Rajapalayam, 2005.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Skill Based Elective

Title of the Paper : Human Rights

Semester :V Contact Hours: 2
Sub Code : 17SEH52 Credits :2

Objectives :

1. To acquire the fundamental knowledge of Human Rights.

2. To understand the role of UNO in emphasizing Human Rights.
3. To learn the Rights and Duties of Indian Citizen.
Unit : I Introduction –Definition of Human Rights – Nature – Content.

Unit : II Theories of Human Rights – Kinds of Human Rights – Moral Rights –

Legal Rights – Political Rights – Economic Rights.

Unit : III U.N.O and Human Rights Organs –Universal Declaration of Human
Rights 1948 - International Convenant on Economic,Social and Cultural
Rights1966- Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action 1993 – International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Unit : IV Contemporary problems related to Human Rights – Violation of

Human Rights - Bonded Labour – Child Labour –Women Right-Problems of
Refugees.

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Unit : V National and State Human Rights Commission- Structure and its
Functions .

Text Books:
1. Dharmaraj.J , Human Rights, Tensy Publications, Sivakasi, 2008.
2. Iyathurai. C, Human Rights, Ganga Publications, Pudhukottai, 2008.
3. Rajaya. T, Human Rights, Saharan Upset Printers, Sivakasi,2008.

Reference Books:
1. Haragopal.G, Political Economy of Human Rights (Emerging Dimensions),
Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1997.
2. Peter Uvin, Human Rights and Development , Kumarian Press, 2005.
3. Singhal S.C, Human Rights, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal Educational
Publishers, Agra, 2008.
4. Sivagami Paramasivam , Human Rights – A Study, Sriram Computer and Offset
Salem, 1998.
5. Sreenivasulu. N.S, Human Rights Many sides to a coin, Regal Publications ,
New Delhi, 2008.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : Elements of Historiography

Semester : VI Contact Hours: 6
Sub Code : 17H61 Credits :4
Objectives:

1. To enable the students to understand the Meaning, Nature and Scope of

History.
2. To inculcate knowledge on Historical Writing and Research
3. To enrich the students to know the current trends in Historiography.

Unit : I Meaning –Various Definitions of History - Scope and Purpose .

Unit : II History and Allied subjects – Relationship of History with Politics

– Geography – Economics – Literature – Sociology – Branches of History –
Political, Social, Economic, Cultural and Constitutional.

Unit : III History – A Science – An Art – Both Science and Art – Uses and
Abuses of History – Lessons of History -Historical Objectivity and Subjectivity .

Unit : IV Some eminent Foreign Historians and their contributions –

Herodotus – Thucydides - Karl Marx– Gibbon – Toynbee –Thomas Karle - Some
eminent Indian Historians and their contributions – Kalhana – Alberuni - Abul
Fazl - Jadunath Sarkar – Nilakanta Sastri- Ranajith Guha.

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Unit : V Introduction to Methodology – Historical Research – Requisites of a

Research Scholar – Selection of a Topic – Data collection Techniques – Synthesis
Exposition –– End Notes – Bibliography- Appendices.

Text books:
1. Dharmaraj.J, Historiography, Tensy Publication ,Sivakasi ,2003.
2. Gandhidasan.M & Thiyagarajan.J, Historiography and historical
Madurai,1997.
3. Gomathinayagam.P, Varalatru Varaiviyal, Sila Adippadai Koorugal, Sri
Vinayaga pathippagam, 1997.
4. Rajayyan .K, History :Its theory & Method, Ratna Publication , Madurai.2004.

Reference Books:
1. Majumdar R.K & Srivasta. A.N , Historiography , SBD Publishers
Distributors,Delhi, 1977.
2. Sheik Ali .B, History Its theory & Method, S.G Wasani for Macmillan
India Ltd, 2007.
3. Subramanian .N, Historiography & Historical Method , Ennes Publication
Udumalapet, 1993.
4. Subramanian.N . Historiography, Kesavan Printers ,Madurai, 1986.

5. Venkatesan. G, Historiography ,V.C. Publication, Rajapalayam,2006.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : History of Europe - II ( 1914 A.D - 2005 A.D )

Semester : VI Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17H62 Credits :4
Objectives :

1. To understand the rise of Totalitarianism.

2. To emphasize the significance of World Wars, Fascism, and
Nazism.
3. To understand the International and Regional Organaisation.

Unit : I The First World War – Causes – Course – Results and Impacts - 1919
Paris Peace Conference – Treaties of Versailles and other Peace Treaties.
Unit : II League of Nations – Structure - Aims - Functions – Achievements
and Failure –Reparation Problems - Europe during Inter war period – French
Quest for Security -Locarno Pact – Kellogg Briand Pact.
Unit : III Rise of Nazism – Adolf Hitler – Foreign Policy – Failure – Rise of
Fascism in Italy – Mussolini – Foreign Policy – Rome - Berlin - Tokyo Axis.

Unit : IV Second World War – Causes – Course and Results – United

Nations Organization- Aims – Structure - Specialized Agencies and its
Achievements.

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Unit : V Europe since 1945 – Cold war – Marshall Plan – Truman Doctrine
– NATO – SEATO – CENTO – Warsaw Pact – Reunification of Germany -
Disarmament after Second World War – Common Wealth of Nations- European
Union.
Maps :
1. Europe after the First World War.
2. Europe during the Second World War.
3. Europe after 1945.
Text Books :
1. Dharmaraj . J, European History (1789 to the present day ), Tensy
Publications, Sivakasi, 2010 . .
2. Jeyabalan. N, European History , Mohan Publications, Chennai, 1988.
3. Subramanian. N, History of Europe ( 1914 to the present day ), Ennes
Publications, Udumalapet, 1993
4. Thiyagarajan, Pannattu Arasiyal Uravugal, Paavai Pathipagam, Madurai,
2003.
Reference Books :
1. Hayes C.J.H., Modern Europe, Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 2004.
2. Johari J.C.,International Relations and Politics, Sterling Publications, New
Delhi, 2006
3. Keswani. K.B,International Relations in Modern World, Himalaya Publications,
Chennai, 1988.
4. Per Ghosh, International Relations, PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi,
2011.

5. Sharma.U, International Relations ( 1914 to Present Day ), Narain

Publications,Agra , 2012.

6. Topan Biswal, International Relations, Macmilan Publication, New Delhi,

2009.
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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)

Title of the Paper : Facets of World Civilizations

Semester : VI Contact Hours: 6
Sub Code : 17H63 Credits :4
Objectives:
1. To enable the students to understand the concepts of world
Civilizations.
2. To inculcate the knowledge of various ancient Civilizations of
the World.

Unit: I Introduction :Origin and growth of the Civilization-Paleolithic age-

Neolithic age –Chalcolithic age.
Unit : II River Valley Civilizations: Egyptian Civilization - Mesopotamian
Civilization - Babylonian Civilization- Sumerian Civilization- Indus Valley
Civilization.
Unit : III Classical Civilizations: Greek Civilization – Roman Civilization-
Vedic Culture - Chinese Civilization- American Civilization.
Unit : IV Middle Ages: Byzantine Civilization –Persian Civilization - Arabian
Civilization - Contribution to Religion -Philosophy -Art.
Unit : V Religion: Hinduism – Jainism – Buddhism – Judaism –
Zoroastrianism – Islam – Christianity – Confucianism.

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Text Books:

1. Dharmaraj. J, Ulaga Nagariganggalin varalaru, Pazhangkalam, Matthiya

kalam, Tensy Publication, Sivakasi.1997. .
2. Gokhale.B.K, Introduction to Western Civilization, S.Chand and Company Ltd,
New Delhi.1984.
3. Jeyabalan .N, History of World Civilization, Mohan Pathippakam, Chennai.
4.Thangasamy .S.A, World Civilization , Pavai Publishers, Madurai.1989.

Reference books:
1. Naipal.V.S, India : A Wounded Civilization , Oxford University Press, 2003.
2. Rebello.I , World Civilization, Codialbail Publications, Mangalore, 1969.
3. Sen.S.N, Ancient History & Civilization, Wiley eastern Ltd- New Delhi
4. Swain J.E, A History of World Civilization, S.Chand and Company,
New Delhi,1947.
5. Taylor.W.C. The Ancient History of the World, Sandeep Lal for Archieves
Books, 1988. .

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Elective -III

Title of the Paper : Epigraphy

Semester : VI Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17HE6A Credits :5
Objectives :

1. To inculcate the knowledge of inscriptions and various scripts.

2. To understand the history of the South Indian Rulers through the
Inscriptions and Copper Plate records.
3. To enrich the knowledge about the eminent Epigraphists.
Unit : I Introduction - Importance of Epigraphy - Kinds of Inscriptions -
Literary - Political - Religious - Memorial - Legal - Welfare - Spurious
Inscriptions.

Unit : II Antiquity of writing in South India - Evolution of Scripts -

Pictography - Ideography - Phonography - Logography - Cuneiform - Graffiti -
Writing materials -Metals, Stone and other substances.

Unit : III Eminent Epigraphists -George Buhler - J.F.Fleet - James Burgess -

H.Krishna Sastri - V.Venkayya - B.L.Rice - Robert Sewell - E.Hultzsch -
K.V.Subramaniya Iyer – Sir Mortimer Wheeler.

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Unit : IV Epigraphical forms, contents and conventions - Dating of

Inscriptions - Eras - Saka Era - Kali Era - Kollam Era - Chalukya Vikrama Era -
Tamil Brahmi Inscriptions -and its importance - Mangulam - Sittannavasal -
Alagarmalai - Pugalur and Arachalur - Origin and growth of Vatteluttu and
Grantha Inscriptions - Estampaging of Inscriptions.

Unit : V Some important Tamilnadu Inscriptions - Mandagappattu Inscription

-Kudumiyanmalai Inscription - Kurram Copper plates - Velvikkudi Copper plates
-Tiruparankundram Inscription - Stone Inscriptions - Chinnamanur Copper
plates -Two Anamalai Inscriptions - Uttaramerur Inscription - Kannanur
Inscription.
Text Books :
1. Dharmaraj. J, Epigraphy, Tensy Publications, Sivakasi, 2005.
2. GandhiDasan. M, Thiyagarajan. J & Pon. Sathasivam, Epigraphy, Pavai
Publications, Madurai, 2004.
3. Subramanian. N & Venkatraman. R, Tamil Epigraphy, Ennes Publications,
Udumalapet, 1995.
4. Vairavel .N, Epigraphy, Anantham Publication, Madurai , 1995.
Reference Books :
1. Goyal S.R, Brahmi Script, An Invention of the Early Maurya Period,
Kusumanjali Book World.
2. Kesavaraj, Thenninthiya Nadukarkal, Research Articles, 2008.
3. Krishnamoorthi, Tamilnattu Chepedugal, Meyyappan Thamizhagam ,
Chidambaram, 2002.
4.Natana Kasinathan, Chozhar Chepedugal 19, Meyyappan Pathippakam,
Chidamparam, 2012.
5. Subhramanian. N, South Indian Temple Inscriptions, Ennes Publications.
Udumalapet, 1993.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
Elective –III (OPTIONAL)

Title of the Paper : Constitutional History of England(1603 A.D. - 1958A.D)

Semester : VI Contact Hours : 6
Sub Code : 17HE6B Credits :5
Objectives:

1. To know the functioning of the Parliamentary system of

Government.
2. To be familiar with the important Statutes and Reform Acts of
England .

Unit : I The Stuart period-James I and his four Parliaments- Charles I and his
first three Parliaments-Petition of Rights-Personal rule-Long Parliament –
Execution of Charles I – the Common Wealth – the Constitutional Experiments
of Cromwell.

Unit : II Restoration –Charles II – Convention Parliament – Cavalier

Parliament – Clarendon Code – Glorious Revolution of 1688 – Bill of Rights and
Act of Settlement.
Unit : III Parliamentary growth under George I and George II – Growth of
Cabinet System – Evolution of the position of Prime minister –George III and his
Personal Rule – Evolution of Party System.

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Unit : IV The Age of Reforms- Act of 1832,1867, 1882, 1884,1885 –

Parliamentary Act of 1911, Act of 1918, Act of 1928 - The Statute of
Westminster.

Unit : V Reorganization of Judiciary during 19th &20th Centuries – Party

System – House of Commons – House of Lords – Commonwealth of Nations.

Text Books:
1. Dharmaraj.J, Ingilandhu Arasiyalmaippu Varalaru (1603 A.D Muthal),Tensy
Publications, Sivakasi. 2003.
2. Gandhidasan.M , and Ganapathy. A, Ingilandhu Varalaru (1603 A.D) ,
Chandar Publications,Madurai, 1978.
3. Vidya Dhar Mahajan, England Since 1688A.D, S.Chand & Company, 1986.
Reference Books:
1. Elton.G.R. England under the Tudors, Surjeet Publication, Delhi,1955.
2. Samuel C.Chow and Richard D.Altick, A Literary History of England 1789 -
1939, Rout Ledge and Kegan Paul, London.
3. Srivastava.L.A, Constitutional History of England, SBD Enterprises,
Delhi, 2002.
4. Suresh Chandra Pant, Constitutional History of England, Prakashan Kendra,
Lucknow, 1993.
5. Xavier A.G, The Social History of England, S.Viswanathan Printers and
Publishers, 1985.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
SKILL BASED ELECTIVE

Title of the Paper : Women Studies

Semester : VI Contact Hours : 2
Sub Code : 17SEH61 Credits :2

Objectives:
1. To understand Issues and problems faced by the Women.
2. To enrich the students to know the leading Women Personalities.
3. To empower the students to face the challenges.

Unit : I Definition - Scope - Value and Purpose-Forms of Feminism.

Unit : II Indian Women Through the Ages: Indus- Sangam -Vedic –Epic-
Rajputs- Mughals - Modern ages.

Unit : III Women and Education – Leading Women Personalities in different

fields.

Unit : IV Women and Law - Personal Laws - Marriage Laws - Property Rights
– Guardianship.

Unit : V Problems to Modern Women - Child Labour - Dowry and Divorce -

Discrimination - Eve - Teasing - Work spot problems - Protective Measures and
Organization – National and State Commission for Women.

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Text Books:
1. Chandrasekaran & Palanisami. N , Women’s Studies, Manju
Publications, Rajapalayam, 2008.
2. Dharmaraj.J, Penniyal, Tensy Publication, Sivakasi. 2012.
3. Nirmala Jeyaraj, Women and Society , L.D.C Publication, Madurai, 2001.

Reference Books:
1. Antony .M.J,Women’s Rights, Hind Publications, Delhi, 1995.
2. Dharmaraj. J, History of India, Tensy publication, Sivakasi, 2007.
3. Iyathurai. C, Human Rights, Ganga Publiations, Pudukkottai, 2008.
4. Jasprit Kaur Soni, Women Empowerment , Synchronising the Gender Power
Authors Press, Delhi, 2011.
5. Krishna Gupta, Women: Law & Public Opinion, Rawat Publication , Jaipur and
New Delhi, 2001.

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(An Autonomous Institution – Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University)
(Re–accredited (3rd Cycle) with Grade A+ & CGPA 3.51 by NAAC)
CBCS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
B.A. HISTORY
(w.e.f. 2017- 2018 Batch onwards)
SKILL BASED ELECTIVE
Title of the Paper : Indian History for Competitive Examinations
Semester : VI Contact Hours: 2
Sub Code : 17SEH62 Credits :2
Objectives:
1. To motivate the students to appear for Competitive Examinations
2. To train the students to acquire skills necessary for Competitive Exams.

Unit :I Ancient India

Geographical features of India – Sources - Indus Valley Civilization –
Vedic -Buddhism – Jainism – The Mauryas – Kushanas – The Guptas – Vardhana.

Unit : II Medieval India

Chera – Chola – Pandiya and Pallavas – Imperial Cholas -
Vijayanagar Empire- Delhi Sultanate – Bakti cult –Rajputs - Marathas - Mughal
Empire.

Unit : III Modern India

British period – Governor Generals and Viceroys –Socio-Religious
Movements.

Unit : IV The Freedom struggle

Indian National Congress – Land mark events of the Freedom
Struggle – Gandhian Era – Nehruvian Era - Makers of Modern India.

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Unit : V Contemporary India

Salient features of Indian Constitution –Indian Foreign Policy - Five
Years Plans - sports.

Text Books:
1. Amarjeeth chopra, Unique Question Bank series , Indian History Unique
Publishers , Delhi, 2010.
2. Krishna Reddy, Indian History (For The UPSC civil Services Prelimenary
Examinations) 3rd Edition , Delhi, 2009.

Reference Books:
1. Mathew K.M, Manorama year book 2015 Malayala Manorama Press,
Kottayam , 2015.
2. Subburaj V.V.K, Latest General Knowledge 2010, Sura college of competition
(Pvt) Ltd, Chennai, 2010.
3. NCERT Publications on History of India.
4. India Year Book 2015.
5. Civil Chronicles.

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