FATIMA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

Re-Accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC (3rd Cycle)

74th Rank in India Ranking 2020 (NIRF) by MHRD
Maryland, Madurai- 625 018, Tamil Nadu, India

NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT : HISTORY

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME : B.A.,

PROGRAMME CODE : UAHI

ACADEMIC YEAR : 2020-2021

 FATIMA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), MADURAI-18
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
MAJOR CORE – 70 CREDITS
PROGRAMME CODE: UAHI

NO. NO OF
OF CREDITS
SEM SUB. CODE TITLE OF THE INT EXT TOT
PAPER HRS
19TLC1 General Tamil- 5 3 40 60 100
இக்காலஇலக்கியம்
I
19ELC1 Basic Communicative 5 3 40 60 100
English,
Intermediate
Communicative English
and Advanced
Communicative English
19H1CC1 History of Ancient India 6 4 40 60 100
upto 900 A.D.

19H1CC2 History of the World 6 4 40 60 100

Upto 1453 A.D

19H1AC1 South Indian Art and 5 5 40 60 100

Architecture

19H1NME1 Indian National 2 2 40 60 100

Movement

19G1VE1 Value Education 1 1 40 60 100

Total 30
19TLC2 General Tamil - 5 3 40 60 100
பக்திஇலக்கியம்

19ELC2 English for Effective 5 3 40 60 100

Communication,
II English for
Empowerment and
English for Creative
Writing
 19H2CC3 History of Medieval 6 4 40 60 100
India (A.D 900 – A.D
1707)

19H2CC4 History of the World 6 4 40 60 100

Since 1453 A.D

19H2AC2 History of Madurai 5 5 40 60 100

19H2NME2 Indian National 2 2 40 60 100

Movement

19G2VE1 Value Education 1 1 40 60 100

Total 30
III 19TLC3 General Tamil - 5 3 40 60 100
காப்பியம்

19ELC3 English for Digital Era 5 3 40 60 100

19H3CC5 Early Modern India 6 4 40 60 100

(1707–1858 A.D)

19H3CC6 History of Japan Since 6 4 40 60 100

1853 A. D.

19H3AC3 Constitutions of 5 5 40 60 100

England and USA

19H3SB1 Office Automation 2 2 40 60 100

19G3EE1 Environmental 1 1 40 60 100

Education

Total 30
IV 19TLC4 General Tamil - 5 3 40 60 100
சங்கஇலக்கியம்

19ELC4 English for Integrated 5 3 40 60 100

Development

19H4CC7 Modern India (From 6 4 40 60 100

1858- 1947A.D)

19H4CC8 History of Europe 6 4 40 60 100

( A.D 1789 to A.D
1914)

19H4AC4 Modern Governments 5 5 40 60 100

19H4SB2 Eco Tourism 2 2 40 60 100

19G4EE2 Environmental 1 1 40 60 100

Education

Total 30
 NO. NO OF
SEM SUB. TITLE OF THE OF CRTS INT EXT TOT
CODE PAPER HRS
V H5CC9 Contemporary India 6 5 25 75 100
(From A.D.1947 to
A.D 2009)
H5CC10 Historiography 6 5 25 75 100

H5CC11 History of Tamil Nadu 6 5 25 75 100

(From.AD1800 -
AD2006 )
H5ME1 Tourism 5 5 25 75 100

H5SB3 Introduction to 2 2 50 50 100

Archeology (Skill
Based - III)
H5SB4 Ind. Hist. for Com. 2 2 50 50 100
Exams (Skill Based -
IV)
Library 3

VI H6CC12 International 6 5 25 75 100

Relations (From A.
D.1914 - AD 2000 .)
H6CC13 History of USA (From 6 5 25 75 100
A.D.1776 – AD 1969 )
H6ME2 Women Through the 5 5 25 75 100
Ages in India
H6ME3 Museology 5 5 25 75 100

H6SB5 Archives Keeping 2 2 50 50 100

(Skill Based - V)
H6SB6 Ind.Geography for 2 2 50 50 100
Com.Exams (Skill
Based VI)
Library 4

Project & viva

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HISTOR
Y OF
19H1CC ANCIEN
UAHI LECTURE 6 4
1 T INDIA
UPTO
900 A.D

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the historical background of Ancient India from early Vedic
age to till Arab conquest. It addresses the various kingdoms which ruled India
and its rich culture.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To help the students to know the geography / Physical features of India
• To highlight the ancient heritage of India
• To emphasize the relevance and the significance of study of the sources of
Ancient India
• Through self study the student is made to analyze the legacy of Buddhism and
Jainism
UNITS

UNIT I: Vedic Age [15 HRS]

Geographical features and Effects- Sources of Ancient Indian history - Indus
Valley Civilization – Early and Later Vedic Age – Epic Age.
UNIT II: Birth of Religions [15 HRS]
Mahajanapadas - Religious movements in the 6th Century B. C.- Buddhism -
Jainism – Foreign Invasion – Greek – Alexander’s Invasion – Effects.
UNIT III: The Mauryan Empire [20 HRS]
Sources – Chandragupta Maurya – Ashoka – Mauryan Administration – Society
and Economy – Downfall of the Mauryas – The post Mauryan States – The
Sungas – Kharavela of Kalinga – the Sathavahanas.
UNIT IV: The Kushans and Guptas [20 HRS]
Kanishka; The Imperial Guptas – Sources – Administration – Golden Age of
the Guptas – Culture – the Hun Invasion – Decline of the Guptas. (Self
Study)
UNIT V: Vardhana Empire [20 HRS]
Harsha Vardhana – Religion – Hiuen Tsang – Itsing – The Rajputs – Origin –
Different Clans – Social and Economic life – Art and Architecture – Arab
Conquest of Sind.
MAPS:
1. Indus Valley Sites
2. Asoka’s Edicts
3. Kanishka’s Empire
4. Gupta Empire
5. Hasha’s Empire

TEXT BOOK:

1. Sharma L. P., History of Ancient India: Pre – Historic Age to 1200

A. D., Konark Publishers, Delhi, 1987.

REFERENCES:

1. Mahajan V. D., History of India from beginning to 1526 A.D.,

Sultan Chand & Publications, New Delhi, 1976.
2. Majumdar R.C. & Others, History of Ancient India From 320 A.D.
to 1206 A.D., Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 1974.
3. Lunia B. N., Evolution of Indian Culture: From the Earliest Times
to the Present Day, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, Agra, 2003.
4. Romila Thapar A History of India: Penguin Books Great Britain 1979.
5. Kosambi D.D, The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India in
Historical Outline Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd, Delhi.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Describe the geography/physical features of India and its impact
CO 1
on Indian culture
CO 2 Identify the heritage and kingdoms of ancient India.

CO 3 Compile the importance of study of the sources of Ancient India.

CO 4 Evaluate the legacy of Buddhism and Jainism.

Analyze the features of Art and Architecture of ancient

CO 5
kingdoms.
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COURSE TITLE CREDITS
E CODE CODE RY EEK
HISTORY OF THE
19H1CC WORLD UPTO MAJOR
UAHI 1453 A. D. 6 4
2 CORE

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide the students with the skills and knowledge
to understand the major concepts, characteristics, events and people in the
world. To be aware of the importance of the river valley civilization , culture,
religion and its impact.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To broaden the outlook of the students.

• To provide an integrated approach to World History, Culture and
Civilizations.
• To study over world religions like Christianity and Islam and their
impact so as to inculcate religious harmony among the students

UNIT I: Periodisation of world History [10 HRS]

World History and its scope - Periodisation of World history- Chronology -
Culture and Civilization - Factors for the rise and development of Culture.

UNIT II: Egyptian Civilization [20 HRS]

The Land of the Pyramids – Geography - Early History – government - Socio
Economic condition-Art and Architecture – Religion – Science - Literature and
Learning – Other Contributions. Mesopotamia - the fertile crescent – the
Sumerians - Hammurabi - Hittites - Assyrians - New Babylonians – Legacy of
Babylonians.

UNIT III: Chinese civilization [20 HRS]

Chinese civilization – Geography – Features of ancient Chinese culture and
civilization – Han age – Golden age
UNIT IV: Classical Age: [20 HRS]
Ancient Greece - City States - Athenian Democracy - Hellenic Culture –
Contributions of the Greeks. Roman Civilization – Early political History –
Punic Wars – Rise of Dictatorship - Julius Caesar - Golden Age – Legacy of
Rome.
UNIT V: Religions of the world: [20 HRS]
Rise of Christianity - Jesus Christ – Life – Teachings – Spread- Establishment
of the Church – Papacy – monasticism - Legacy of Christianity. Byzantine
Empire - Justinian the Great- Contribution of the Byzantines to World
Culture. Rise of Islam – Muhammad the prophet – Life – Teachings - Spread
of Islam – Caliphate - Shias and Sunnis – Legacy of Islam. (Self Study).

TEXT BOOK
1. Rao B.V., World History, Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi, 1991.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Swain J. E., A History of World Civilization, Eurasia publication, New York,
1992.
2. Duran Will, The Story of Civilization, - Part I, Simon & Schuster, New York,
1954.
3. Arnold J. Toynbee, Study of History, Oxford University Press, London, 1956.

4. Nanda S. P., History of the World, Dominant Publishers & Distributors,

New Delhi, 2007.
5. Weeth W. N. (ed.), History of the World, Asia Publishing Home, Bombay, 1961.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Outline the progress of different cultures and society in the
CO 1
World
. Assess Assess the evolution of political
CO 2
institutions in various countries

Compile the contribution of great rulers in the World.

CO 3
Analyze the world religions and its impact to the Nations.
CO 4
Explain the legacy of the Christianity and Islam
CO 5

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SOUTH INDIAN LECTURE

UAHI 19H1AC1 ART AND 5 5
ARCHITECTURE

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with the development of Art and architecture, sculpture
and painting of South India.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To impart knowledge on various styles of Art of South India.
• To equip the students to develop their knowledge in literature, Painting
and Music.
• To highlight the native arts and revive the folk arts among the youth.

UNITS

UNIT I: Sangam Art [15 HRS]

The Sangam Art- Architecture – Fine Arts - Literature - Artifacts - Art and
Architecture during the I Pandyan Empire.
UNIT II: Pallava & Chola Art [15 HRS]

Pallava Art and Architecture – Sculpture – Paintings – Literature -Chalukyan

Art - Imperial Chola Art and Architecture- Literature –Sculpture.

UNIT III: Development of Art and Architecture

of various Kingdoms [15HRS]

Development of Art and Architecture under the II Pandyan Empire –Hoysala

Art - Rashtrakuta art - Contribution of Bhamani Sultans to art and
Architecture.
UNIT IV: Vijayanagar Art and Architecture [15 HRS]

Vijayanagar Art and Architecture - Literature - Nayaks Art and Architecture-

paintings and Literature.

UNIT V: European Art [15 HRS]

Impact of European Art- Folk Arts of South India – Folk Dances – Folk music.

TEXT BOOK:
1. Material prepared by the Department.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Percy Brown: Indian Architecture Buddhist and Hindu
Architecture, Tarapore Vala Publication, Bombay, 1968.
2. Sastri K.A. N., A History of South India from Pre historic Times
to the fall of
Vijaya Nagar, South India Saiva Sddhantha Works Publishing
Society, Madras,
1958.
3. Sastri K.A.N., The Pandya Kingdom:From the earliest Times to
the Sixteenth century, Swathi Publications, Madras, 1972.
4. Subramanian N.,Sangam Polity: The Administration and Social
life of the Sangam Tamils, Asia Publishing House, Bombay, 1966.
5. Subramanian N., History of Tamilnadu, Koodal Publishers,
Madurai, 1990.
6. Pillai K.K., Tamizhaha Varalarum Panpadum, International
Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 2004.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Analyze the Art and Architecture during Sangam period.
CO 1
Classify the Art and Architecture during the Pallavas,
CO 2
Chalukyas and Cholas
Examine the Art and Architecture of Hoysalas, Rashtrakutas
CO 3
and Bhamani.
Describe the Art and Architecture of Vijayanagar and Nayaks
CO 4
kingdoms.
Define the importance of folk dance and music in South India.
CO 5
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AMME
CODE TITLE Y EK S
CODE

NON
INDIAN
19H1NME MAJOR
UAHI NATIONAL 2 2
1 ELECTIV
MOVEMENT
E CORE

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is an Indian National Movement was an organised mass movement
concerned with the interests of the people of India and affected by both internal and
external factors. This course includes to the formation of Indian National Congress
in 1885 and several revolts broke out across the country.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To enable students to trace the advent of Europeans in India

• To help students to know the serious outbreak of Sepoy mutiny ,and

major challenges from Vellore mutiny, South Indian Rebellion in
Tamilnadu.

• To explain the contribution of freedom fighters and formation of Indian

National congress.

• To assess the importance of Gandhiji’s role and his weapon of Non -

Violence in attaining Freedom.

• To acquainted with the salient features of Indian Constitution.

UNITS

UNIT I: THE COMING OF THE EUROPEANS AND CHALLENGES: [6 HRS]

The Coming of the Europeans –Resistance from Mysore, Punjab and
Maharashtra-The challenges from Tamilnadu.
UNIT II: GREAT REVOLT AND INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS: [6 HRS]
The Great Revolt of 1857 – The Birth of Indian National Congress – Moderates
and Extremists-Cult of Bombs.

UNIT III: GANDHIAN ERA: [6 HRS]

JallianwalaBagh Massacre – Non-co-operation movement – Simon commission
– Dandi March

UNIT IV: QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT: [6 HRS]

Round Table Conference – Congress Ministries – Quit India Movement –Role of
Tamilnadu in Quit India Movement.

UNIT V: PARTITION AND CONSTITUTION: [6 HRS]

Indian Independence – Partition of Bengal – Constitution of India

TEXT BOOK:

1. India fights for freedom (land marks in the struggle for

independence 1757 – 1947), A publication of Gandhi memorial
museum, Madurai, 1977.
REFERENCES:

1. Agarwal .R. C, Constitutional development of India And National

Movement
2. S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi 1986.
3. Mahajan V.D, Modern Indian History From 1707 to the Present
Day S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Grover B.L. & Grover S., A New Look At Modern Indian History, S.
Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi, 1997.
5. Vidyasagar I.S, Constitution of India, ABD Publishers, Jaipur, 2006.
6. Brij Kishore Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India,
Prentice- Hall of India Private Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
 COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Trace the advent of European countries.

Discus s Discuss the contribution of freedom
CO 2
F fighter fighters

Understand the importance of Gandhiji’s role and his weapon of

CO 3
Non - Violence in attaining Freedom.
Evaluate the role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement.
CO 4

CO 5 Outline the salient features of Indian Constitution.

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MME
CODE TITLE RY K S
CODE
HISTORY
OF
MEDIEVAL
MAJOR
UAHI 19H2CC2 INDIA (A.D
CORE
6 4
900 - 1707
A.D.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the administration and socio economic development of
Dynasties of Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rulers. It also highlights the regional
Kingdoms like Marathas and Vijayanagar rulers and the role of Bhakthi
movement for the revival of Hinduism and Islam.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To enable the students to measure the progress of different societies

• To equip the students in order to face the challenges of the world
• To help the students to relate the histories of particular regions to World
History as a whole
• To analyze and learn the issues of Nationalism and its impact.
UNITS

UNIT I: Invasion of Arabs [10 HRS]

Turkish Conquests – Mahmud of Ghazni – Mohammad of Ghor – Effects

UNIT II: Delhi Sultanate [25 HRS]

Sources – Slave dynasty – Khilji dynasty – Tughlaq dynasty – The Sayyids
and Lodis – Decline and fall of the Delhi Sultanate – Administration – art and
Architecture – Social and economic life under the Delhi Sultanate.

UNIT III: The Mughal Empire [25 HRS]

Sources – Babur – Humayun – Sur Interregnum – Sher Shah’s Administration
– Akbar to Aurangazeb – Administration – Society – Economic and Religious
life under the Mughals – Art and Architecture – Decline of the Empire .

UNIT IV: Regional kingdoms [20 HRS]

Rise of the Marathas – Shivaji – Maratha’s Administration – Deccan
Kingdoms – Bahmini kingdom – Mohammad Gawan – Vijaya Nagar Empire –
Krishnadeva Raya – Administration – Society – Culture.(Self Study)

UNIT V: Bhakti movement in India [10 HRS]

Ramanuja – Ramanandha – Kabir

MAPS:
1. Ala – ud – din Khilji’s Empire
2. Muhamed –bin- Thghlaq’s Empire
3. Akbar’s Empire
4. Aurangazeb’s empire
5. Shivaji’s Empire

TEXT BOOK:
1.Sharma L. P., History of Medieval India (1000 – 1740 A.D.), Konark
Publishers Pvt Ltd, Delhi, 1987.

REFERENCES:

1. Sewell Robert, Forgotten Empire, South Asian Books, Madras, 1900.

2. Chopra & others, History of South India, Sultan Chand Co., Delhi,
1979
3. Iswari Prasad, Short History of Muslim Rule in India, Indian Press,
Ambala, 1965.
4. Vincent A. Smith, The Oxford History of India, Oxford University
Press,
London, 1964.
5. Nilakanda Sastri K. A., History of Medieval India, South India Saiva
Siddhantha Woks Publishing Society, Madras, 1959.
6. Majumdar R. C., An advanced History of India, Macmillan, India,
2000.
7. Mahajan V.D., History of India since 1526, South Asian Books,
Madras, 1975.
8. Srivstava A.L., History of India: 1000- 1707 A.D., South Asian Books,
Madras, 1972.
9. Sarkar J.N., Fall of the Mughal Empire, South Asian Books, Madras,
1950.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Discuss the establishment of Muslim Rule in India and its
CO 1
impact.
Compile the history of the Mughals and their socio economic
CO 2
conditions.
Describe about the Deccan kingdoms of the South such as
CO 3
Bhamini, Vijayanagar and the Marathas.
CO 4 Evaluate the reasons for the downfall of medieval kingdoms.

Classify the contributions of various religious saints of Bhakthi

CO 5
movement.
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CREDITS
E CODE CODE TITLE Y K

History
of the
World Major core
UAHI 19H2CC4 6 4
Since
1453
A.D.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course gives outline about the transformation of world from renaissance.
It highlighted the enlightened despots and their achievements. It focuses on
industrial and agrarian revolutions and the inventions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To enable the students to measure the progress of different societies.
• To equip the students in order to face the challenges of the world.
• To help the students to relate the histories of particular regions to
World History as a whole.
• To analyze and learn the issues of Nationalism and its impact.
UNITS

UNIT I: Renaissance and Reformation [20 HRS]

Renaissance in Europe - Factors for the growth of Renaissance – Renaissance
in Italy and other countries - Renaissance in Arts, Literature and Science
– Results - Reformation Movement - Factors for the Movement - Reformation
in Germany – Calvin - Zwingli - Reformation in England - Counter
Reformation – Results.
UNIT II: Geographical Discoveries and Rise of Nation States [20 HRS]
Geographical discoveries - Factors for the Discoveries – Explorations of the
Portuguese – the Dutch – the French – the English. Rise of Nation states –
Spain – Portugal – France and Great Britain.
UNIT III: Enlightened Despotism in Europe [20 HRS]
Enlightened Despotism in Europe – Louis XIV – Peter the Great – Frederick the
Great – Maria Theresa of Austria.
UNIT IV: Agrarian and Industrial Revolution [20 HRS]
Agrarian Revolution – causes – Development – Results. Industrial Revolution –
Background – Inventions – Impact.

UNIT V: Imperialism in Africa [10 HRS]

Western Imperialism in Africa and Decolonization – Partition of Africa.
Independence of African States.
TEXT BOOK:

1. Rao B.V., World History from Early Times to A.D. 2000., Lok Sabha
Secretariat, New Delhi, 1991.
REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Grant A. J., Europe: The story of the last five centuries, Longmans
publications, London, 1957.
2. Arun Battacharjee, History of Europe 1789 – 1945, Lok Sabha
Secretariat, New Delhi, 1982.
3. Shiv Kumar and S. Jain, History of Modern China, 1839-1975., Sultan
Chand and Publications, New Delhi, 1976.
4. Shiv Kumar and S Jain., History of Modern Times, Sultan Chand and
Publication, New Delhi, 1985.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Outline the results of Renaissance and Reformation in Europe.
CO 1
Explain the factors which led to Geographical Discoveries and rise
CO 2
of Nation States.
Compile the contribution of great rulers.
CO 3
Analyze the issues of Agrarian revolution and Industrial
CO 4
revolution and its impacts.
Describe the colonization and independence of African states.
CO 5
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HISTORY OF ALLIED
UAHI 19H2AC2 MADURAI CORE 5 5

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course highlights the history of Madurai from Sangam age to Madurai
in Indian freedom struggle.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To enlighten the students about Madurai and its rulers.
• To understand the social, economic and religious conditions of
Madurai during the Sangam Age.
• To bring out the condition of Madurai during the Muslim conquest and
the role of Madurai in the Freedom Movement.
UNITS

UNIT I: Sangam period [15 HRS]

Sangam Pandyas - Social Condition – Economic life -Religious life.

UNIT II: The FirstPandya & Second Pandya Empire [15 HRS]

Political History – Social condition – Madurai during the Second Pandyan

Empire- Political History – Social Condition.

UNIT III: Muslim Conquests [10 HRS]

Malik Kafur - Muhmmad bin Tughlaq - effects - Madurai Sultanate.

UNIT IV: Nayaks Period [15 HRS]

Madurai under the Nayaks-Vishwanatha Nayak-Thirumalai Nayak –

Chokanatha Nayak – Rani Mangammal -Cultural Contribution: Art –
Architecture- Literature.
UNIT V: Madurai under the British [20 HRS]

Contribution of Christian missionaries to Tamil language and literature -

Role of Madurai in the Freedom Struggle. Freedom fighters in Madurai-
Mayandi Bharathi-George Joseph-Vaitheyanatha Iyer-NMR Suburaman.

UNIT –VI DYNAMISM

Discuss about making Madurai as a Smart City.

TEXT BOOK:
1. Material prepared by the Department.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Percy Brown: Indian Architecture Buddhist and Hindu Architecture,
Tarapore Vala Publication, Bombay, 1968.
2. Sastri K.A. N., A History of South India from Pre historic Times to the
fall of Vijaya Nagar, South India Saiva Sddhantha Works
Publishing Society, Madras,1958.
3. Sastri K.A.N., The Pandya Kingdom:From the earliest Times to the
Sixteenth century, Swathi Publications, Madras, 1972.
4. Subramanian N.,Sangam Polity: The Administration and Social life of
the Sangam Tamils, Asia Publishing House, Bombay, 1966.
5. Subramanian N., History of Tamilnadu, Koodal Publishers, Madurai,
1990.
6. Pillai K.K., Tamizhaha Varalarum Panpadum, International Institute of
Tamil Studies, Chennai, 2004.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Describe the Social, Economic and religious conditions of
CO 1 Madurai during the Sangam Age

Illustrate the Socio-Political condition of Pandyas.

CO 2
Analyze the effects of Muslim conquest
CO 3
Classify the cultural contribution of Nayaks.
CO 4
Identify the role of Freedom Fighters in Madurai.
CO 5
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Indian
19H2NME National Non Major
UAHI 2 2
2 Movemen ELECTIVE
t

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the advent of Europeans and emergence of nationalism
in India. It focuses the Indian freedom struggle and role played by the Indian
National Congress and National leaders.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To impart knowledge on the background of Indian Freedom Struggle
Movement.
• To create an awareness over the importance of Gandhiji’s role and his
weapon of Non Violence in attaining Freedom.
• To highlight the features of Indian Constitution.

UNITS

UNIT I: THE COMING OF THE EUROPEANS AND CHALLENGES: [6 HRS]

The Coming of the Europeans –Resistance from Mysore, Punjab and
Maharashtra-The challenges from Tamilnadu.

UNIT II: GREAT REVOLT AND INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS: [6 HRS]

The Great Revolt of 1857 – The Birth of Indian National Congress – Moderates
and Extremists-Cult of Bombs.

UNIT III: GANDHIAN ERA: [6 HRS]

JallianwalaBagh Massacre – Non-co-operation movement – Simon commission
– Dandi March
UNIT IV: QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT: [6 HRS]
Round Table Conference – Congress Ministries – Quit India Movement –Role of
Tamilnadu in Quit India Movement.

UNIT V: PARTITION AND CONSTITUTION: [6 HRS]

Indian Independence – Partition of Bengal – Constitution of India
TEXT BOOK:

1. India fights for freedom (land marks in the struggle for

independence 1757 – 1947), A publication of Gandhi memorial
museum, Madurai, 1977.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Agarwal .R. C, Constitutional development of India And National

Movement
2. S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi, 1986.
3. Mahajan V.D, Modern Indian History From 1707 to the Present
Day S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Grover B.L. & Grover S., A New Look at Modern Indian History, S.
Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi, 1997.
5. Vidyasagar I.S, Constitution of India, ABD Publishers, Jaipur, 2006.
6. Brij Kishore Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India
Prentice- Hall of India Private Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Analyze the background of Indian Freedom Struggle.
CO 1
Discuss the contribution of freedom fighters.
CO 2
Create awareness over the importance of Gandhiji’s role and his
CO 3 weapon of Non Violence in attaining Freedom.

Evaluate the role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement.

CO 4
Outline the features of Indian Constitution.
CO 5
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CATEGORY
E CODE CODE TITLE EK S

EARLY
MODERN
INDIA MAJOR
19H3C CORE
UAHI (From 6 4
C5 1707 to
1858
A.D.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with the advent of Europeans, Policies of the Britishers
towards Indians, Social and Educational reforms of the British, the South
Indian Rebellion and the Revolt of 1857.

• COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To understand the advent of the Europeans and the establishment of
British Empire in India.
• To recall the Economic, Social & Educational reforms of the British.
• To recognize the constitutional development from 1773 to 1857 A. D.
• To explain the causes, course and results of the South Indian Rebellion,
Vellore Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857.
UNITS

UNIT I: Peshwas [15 Hrs]

Balaji Baji Rao, Balaji Visvanath & Baji Rao - Invasion of the Nadir Shah and
Ahmad Shah Abdali – Results – Third battle of Panipat.
UNIT II: The Advent of the Europeans [20 Hrs]
Portuguese _ Dutch- English and the French – Anglo – French rivalry in the
Carnatic – The establishment of the British power in Bengal – Robert Clive –
The Battle of Plassey – Buxar - Administration.
UNIT III: Governor Generals and Their Policies [20 Hrs]
Warren Hastings – Internal Reforms and Foreign policy – Cornwallis –
Permanent Revenue Settlement – wars – Wellesley – Subsidiary System –
Conquests – Lord Hastings – Policy of Subordinate isolation.
UNIT IV: Policy of annexation [15 Hrs]
Rise of Sikh power – Ranjit Singh – William Bentick – Reforms – Lord Dalhousie
- Doctrine of Lapse - policy of annexation and reforms.
UNIT V: Constitutional Developments [20 Hrs]
The Regulating Act of 1773 – Pitt’s India Act of 1784 – The Charter Acts of
1793, 1813, 1833 and 1853. Internal Resistance – The South Indian
Rebellion (1800 – 1801) – Vellore Mutiny (1806) – the Rising of 1857 –
Nature – Causes - Course and Results (Self Study) – Queen’s Proclamation –
Act of 1858.
MAPS:
1. European Settlements
2. Carnatic wars
3. Subsidiary States
4. Annexation of Dalhousie
5. Important centers of the Revolt of 1857

Text Book:
Grover B. L., A New Look on Modern Indian History, S. Chand Company
Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

REFERENCES:

1. Agarwal, Constitutional History of India, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New

Delhi, 1986.
2. Bipin Chandra, History of Modern India ,Orient Blackswan Private
Limited, Delhi, 2012.
3. Chaudhari K. C., History of Modern India, Central educational
Enterprises, Calcutta, 1983.
4. Mahajan V. D., History of India since 1526, S. Chand and
Publication, New Delhi, 1976.
5. Percival Spear, History of India, vol. 2, Penguin Books Ltd., England,
1990.
6. Roychoudhary, S.C., History of Modern India, Surjeet publications,
Delhi, 1995.
7. Sharma.S.R, Constitutional History of India, Longmans, Green Co.
Ltd, Calcutta, 1951.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Explain the advent of the Europeans and the establishment

of British Empire in India.
CO 2 Evaluate the Economic, Social & Educational reforms of the
British.
CO 3 Assess the different Revenue settlements

CO 4 Analyze the constitutional development from 1773 to 1857 A.

D.
CO 5 Discuss the causes, course and results of the South Indian
Rebellion and the Revolt of 1857.
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E CODE CODE TITLE Y K S

HISTOR
Y OF
19H3CC MAJOR
UAHI JAPAN 6 4
6 CORE
SINCE
1853A.D

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the Japanese history from the advent of Europeans to the
present time. It highlights the role of Japan in world wars, Japanese reactions,
militarism and imperialism, the post war economic recovery, growth and
relations with other countries.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To make the students understand the early history of Japan
• To highlight the modernization of Japan
• To recall the role played by Japan in the World Wars
• To estimate the economic development of Japan in post war period

UNITS

UNIT I: Advent of the Europeans and Meiji Restoration: [20 HRS]

Coming of Europeans – Perry Expedition – Meiji Restoration – Impact of the
west – Transformation of Japan.

UNIT II: Japanese Imperialism: [15 HRS]

Japanese Imperialism – Sino – Japanese war – Open Door Policy – Russo
Japanese war – Stages of territorial expansion.

UNIT III: Japan in World War I: [15 HRS]

Japan in World War I - 21 demands – Washington Conference.

UNIT IV: Japan in World War II: [20HRS]

Rise of Militarism – Manchurian incident – Japan at World War II – Results.

UNITV:PostWorld War Japan: [20 HRS]

Post war Japan – Industrial Development - Economic Development-
Educational development – Relations with USA and China.
TEXT BOOK:

1. Shiv Kumar & S. Jain, History of Modern Japan, S. Chand &

Co (PVT) Ltd, New Delhi, 1976.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Dharam Singh, History of Modern China and Japan (1840 – 1950),

Sonali publication, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Kenneth Scott Latourette, The History of Japan, The Macmillan
Company, New York, 1960.
3. Majumdar R.K. & Srivastva A.N., History of Far East, SBD Publishers,
Delhi, 1994.
4. Paul H. Clyde & Burton F. Beers, The Far East, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1974.
5. Sasadhar Sinha, Aspects of Japan, Asia publishing house, Bombay,
1968.
6. David M.D., Rise and Growth of Modern Japan, Himalaya Publishing
House, Bombay, 1989.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

Compile the modern history of Japan.
CO 1
Assess the Meiji Restoration and impact of West on Japan.
CO 2
Analyze Japanese Imperialism.
CO 3
Discuss the role played by Japan in the World Wars.
CO 4
Explain the relationship of Japan with other countries of the
CO 5
world.
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COURSE TITLE
ME CODE CODE Y WEEK TS
CONSTITUTION
19H3A S OF ENGLAND ALLIED
UAHI AND USA 5 5
C3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an inter-disciplinary course. It gives an overview on basic
components and unique features of USA and England constitutions. This
course is to examine major administrative divisions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To make the students understand the Basic concepts, kinds of
constitutions and types of governments.

• To enrich the knowledge of students about the British constitution, its

features and functions.
• To cherish the characteristics of the constitution of the USA and the
Working pattern of various organs.
• To make a comparative study of the British and the American
constitution and know the pros and cons in both the constitutions.

UNITS
UNIT I: [20 HRS]
Basic Concepts: Constitution – Meaning and content – classifications –
Written and unwritten constitution - Rigid and Flexible constitution – Forms
of Governments - Unitary and federal – Parliamentary and Presidential. Theory
of Separation of Powers – Political parties and pressure groups – kinds –
functions. Rule of law and Administrative law – Merits and demerits.

UNIT II: [15 HRS]

Constitution of England: Sources – Salient features – Convention – Executive
– King – powers and position of monarchy – cabinet – Powers and functions –
Dictatorship of the cabinet – Prime ministerial form of government.

UNITIII:
[15 HRS]
British Parliament: Legislature – Composition and powers of the House of
commons - Speaker – Law making process – Committee system – Composition
and Powers of the House of Lords – House of lords as a satisfactory second
chamber –Sovereignty of Parliament and its decline - Judiciary – Its
importance.
UNITIV [10 HRS]
Constitution of the U.S.A: Salient features – Conventions – Federalism –
Mode of amendment – Executive – Presidential –Election – Removal – powers,
cabinet – Vice president

UNITV: [15 HRS]

Administrative Divisions: Legislature - Composition, powers and functions
of both houses – Presiding officers - Causes of the ascendancy of the Senate –
committee system – Judiciary – Structure and powers of the Supreme Court –
Judicial Review – Party system – Pressure groups – Bureaucracy.

Text Book:
1. Gomathinayagam R., Modern Governments, Indian Book Centre,
Madurai, 1980.
REFERENCES:

1. Agarwal, Principles of Political Science, Ramchand and Company,

Delhi, 1964.
2. Bhagwan V., World Constitutions, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi,
1984.
3. Gwendolen M. Carter & John H.Herz, Government & Politics in the
20th century, Wiley Eastern pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1990.
4. Henry J. Schmandt & Paul G. Steinbicker, Fundamentals of
Government, Bruce publishing Company, USA, 1952.
5. Kapur A. C., Principles of Political Science, Premier Publishing
Company, New Delhi, 1965.
6. Mahajan V. D., Selected Modern Governments, Sultan Chand
Publications, New Delhi, 1980.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Discuss the basic concepts of constitution.

CO 2 Assess the salient features of British constitution.

CO 3 Explain the salient features of U.S constitution.

CO 4 Analyze the various branches of British Government.

Explain the compositions of all the administrative units of
CO 5
American Government.
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E CODE CODE TITLE Y K S

OFFICE Skill
19H3SB
UAHI AUTOMATIO Based I 2 2
1
N

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an inter-disciplinary lab-cum theory course, covers the important
softwares that are used in different fields of work.
COURSE OBJECTIVE/S
• To make the students to use Ms Word for their project works
• To highlight the different uses of Ms Access
• To make use of Ms Excel in creating charts for their project works
• To create web pages using HTML
• To get a working knowledge in Adobe Photoshop understand

UNITS
UNIT-I [6 HRS]
MS Word – Starting Word – Home Menu – Insert Menu – Reference Menu,
Foot note, End Note -View Menu
UNIT -II [6 HRS]
MS Access - Introduction – Database Components – Tables –Setting
relationships among Tables – Forms – Query Designing – Reports.
UNIT -III [6 HRS]
MS Excel - Starting excel - formatting Worksheets – Editing Cells – Functions –
Data Management – Creating Charts.

UNIT -IV [6 HRS]

HTML –Introduction to HTML –Links Forms and Inputs –Images –Background
colouring –Frame Marque.

UNIT -V [6HRS]
Adobe Photoshop- Tools- Open an image- Modify it using smudge tool- Framing
effect-Gradient fills- change the background.

Text Book :
Material Prepared by the department.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Copestake, Stephen, Microsoft office easy steps, in Loksabha
Secretariat, New
Delhi 1996.
2. Saxena, Sanjay, MS Office 2000 for everyone, Vikas Publishing house
Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi, 2001
3. Leon, Alexis, MS Office: a Beginning Guide, Vikas Publishing house
Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi, 2001
4. Perry, Greg, Microsoft Office 2007, All in one Pearson Publication,
New Delhi, 2007.
5. Selvaraj. M, Microsoft Office: made simple for everyone, Palani
Paramount
Publications, Palani, 2008.

6. Hart-Davis Guy, How to do everything with Microsoft Office Excel,

Tata Mcgrew Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2007
7. Vishnu Priya Singh, MS Office 2007: MS Word, MS Excel, Power
Point, Access and Outlook, Asian Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
8. Groh, Michael.R, Micro Access 2007, Wiley India, New Delhi,2007.
9. Gupta Vikas, Computer course Kit, Windows XP with Office 2007,
Dreamtech Press India, New Delhi,2006.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Analyze the different used of Ms Word

CO 2 Explain the database in Ms Access

CO 3 Create charts using Ms Excel

CO 4 Design Web page using HTML

CO 5 Create Photoshop works

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E CODE CODE TITLE Y K S

MODER
N INDIA MAJOR
19H4CC (From CORE
UAHI 6 4
7 1858-
1947
A.D.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the British policies towards India from 1858 – 1947 A.D.
and deals with Indian National Movement in detail.

COURSE OBJECTIVE/S
• To highlight the British Administration in India from 1858 – 1947 A.D.
• To understand the constitutional growth under the British Rule
• To trace the history of Indian National Movement
• To focus on the socio – economic changes and developments during the
British Rule .

UNITS
UNIT I: Viceroys [20 Hrs]
Canning – Lytton – Ripon - Curzon - Mountbatten – Policies and
administration.
UNIT II: Constitutional developments [10 Hrs]
Council’s Acts of 1861 and 1892, Acts of 1909, 1919, 1935 and 1947.
UNIT III: Socio–Religious Movements in 19th century [ 25 Hrs]
India’s March towards independence - Birth of Indian National Congress.
Moderates - Extremist Movement – Home Rule Movement – Role of Mahatma
Gandhi in Freedom Movement.

UNIT IV: On the Eve of Partition: [ 15 Hrs]

Quit India Movement – Cabinet Mission - Wavell plan - Partition of India –

Independence - Communal Riots.
UNIT V: Public Services: [20 Hrs]
– Economic development – Education - Famine – Irrigation under the British
rule - Social changes from 1858 –1947 (Self Study).
Text Book:
1. Grover B. L, A New Look on Modern Indian History, Sultan Chand
and Company, New Delhi, 1993.
Reference Books:
1. Agarwal, Constitutional History of India, Chand and Company,
New Delhi, 1965.
2. Bipin Chandra, History of Modern India ,Orient Black swan Private
Limited, Delhi, 2012.
3. Grover B. L. & Sethi R.R., A New Look on Modern Indian History,
Sultan Pusthak Sadan, Delhi, 1973
4. Gupta D.C., Indian National Movement and Constitutional
Development,
5. Percival Spear., History of India, Penguin Books, England, 1990.
6. Sathianathier R., History of India, Vol. III, South Asian Books,
Madras, 1900.
7. Srinivasa Murthy A.P., History of Indian Freedom Movement
(1857-1947), S. Chand and Company, New Delhi, 1987.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Explain the British Administration in India from 1858 – 1947 A.D.
CO 2 Discuss the constitutional growth under the British Rule

CO 3 Assess the socio – economic changes and developments during the

British Rule
CO 4 Evaluate the history of Indian National Movement

CO 5 Analyse the contribution of social reformers in British India

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E CODE CODE TITLE Y K S

HISTOR
19H4CC Y OF
8 MAJOR
UAHI EUROPE CORE
5 4
(1789 –
1914)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is course is a historical survey of the formative ideas that have shaped
the western intellectual tradition from French revolution to German’s road
map to First World War.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To recall the causes and effects of French Revolution and the
achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte.
• To enlighten the students on Unification of Italy, Germany and the
Question of the East.
• To highlight the eastern question and role of Turkey
• To make students understand the Balkan states and Balkan wars

UNITS
UNITI: French Revolution: [20 HRS]
French Revolution – Causes, Course and Results, Napoleon Bonaparte –
Administrative Reforms – Wars – Continental System – failure (self study)

UNITII: Congress of Vienna: [10 HRS]

The Congress of Vienna – Concert of Vienna (self study)– Revolution of 1830
– Revolution of 1848 and their impact

UNITIII: Napoleon III and Unification of Germany and Italy: [20 HRS]
Napoleon III – achievements – Wars – Unification of Italy – Cavour – Garibaldi,
Mazzini – Unification of Germany – Otto Von Bismarck – Career and
achievements (self study)

UNITIV: Eastern Question [15 HRS]

: The Eastern Question – Greek War of Independence – The Crimean War -
Young Turk Movement (self study)
UNITV: Balkan States [10 HRS]
Balkan Wars and Germany towards World War I The
Balkan states (self study) and Balkan wars – Germany between 1870 and
1914.

MAPS
1. Napoleonic Empire
2. Vienna Settlement
3. Unification of Italy
4. Unification of Germany
5. Balkan Nations 1878.
Text Book:
1. Rao B.V., History of Modern Europe (1789 -1975), Sterling publishers
private limited, New Delhi, 1989.
REFERENCES:

1. Cocking D.C., History of Europe, Mangal Deep Publications, New

Delhi, 2004.
2. Kartik Chandra Rout, History of Europe, Anmol Publications, New
Delhi, 2003.
3. Kauleshwar Rai, Modern Europe (1789 – 1945), Kitab Mahal,
Allahabad, 1991.
4. Ketelbey C.D.M., A History of modern Times from 1789, Oxford
University Press, Calcutta, 1993.
5. Mahajan V.D., Modern Europe since 1789, S. Chand and company
private ltd., New Delhi, 1975.
6. Nanda S.P., History of Modern Europe and the World, Anmol
publications, New Delhi, 2000.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Assess the causes and consequences of French Revolution.

CO 2 Analyze the achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte.

CO 3 Discuss the Unification of Italy, Germany and the Eastern Question.

CO 4 Explain Balkan states and wars.

CO 5 Outline the European countries after French Revolution.

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CODE CODE
MODERN
GOVERNMENTS
UAHI 19H4AC4 ALLIED 5 5

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course seeks to provide knowledge about the formation of Madras
Presidency, socio religious reformers, freedom fighters and Political parties
and growth of agriculture, Education and industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To make the students understand the uniqueness and special features
of the Swiss Constitution
• To highlight the features of the present French Constitution and its
various provisions in detail.
• To give awareness on Indian Constitution and its intricacies about the
various organs of the government.

UNITS

UNIT I: Constitution of Switzerland [15 HRS]

Salient features of the Constitution – Federalism in Switzerland –
Constitutional Amendment – The Federal Council – The Federal Legislature
- Judiciary in Switzerland – Party System – Direct Democracy.

UNIT II: Party system in France : [15HRS]

Constitution of France: The first four Republican Constitutions – The V
Republican Constitution – Salient features – Method of Amendment – The
President – The Premier of France – The French Cabinet – The French
Parliament – Judiciary in France – Party system in France
UNIT III: Constitution of India: [15HRS]
Constitutional Development - Sources – Salient features of the Indian
Constitution – Federalism in India – Fundamental Rights – RTE (Right to
Education)-article 21A-Fundamental duties – aricle 51-Directive Principles of
State Policy.
UNIT IV: President of India: [15HRS]
Executive: President of India – Vice President of India – The Council of
Ministers – The Prime Minister of India. Legislature: Council of States –
House of People – Speaker of the Lok Sabha – Process of Law making –
Committee system in India. Judiciary: The Supreme Court of India and
other courts. (Self Study)
UNIT V: Political parties in India: [15HRS]
Other Provisions: Political parties in India – Pressure Groups – Civil service –
Centre State Relations -Emergency provisions – Constitutional amendments –
State Governments.
Text Book:
1. Gomathinayagam R., Modern Governments, Indian Book Centre,
Madurai, 2007.
Reference Books:
1. Mahajan V. D., Selected Modern Governments, Sultan Chand
Publications, New Delhi, 1980.
2. Bhagwan V., World Constitutions, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi,
1984.
3. Vidyasagar, Constitution of India, ABD Publishers, Jaipur,2006.
4. Joshi G. N., The Constitution of India Macillan Indi Limited, New
Delhi, 1983.
5. AgarwalR.C, Constitutional Development and National Movement
of India, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi, 1994.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Identify the basic concepts of different kinds of constitutions.

Assess the salient features of Swiss, France and Indian
CO 2 constitution.

Explain the salient features of constitution of India.

CO 3

CO 4 Analyze the various branches of the Government.

CO 5 Assess the administration of central and state Governments

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E CODE CODE TITLE Y K S

ECO SKILL
19H4SB BASED
UAHI TOURIS 2 2
2
M

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Course gives the detailed study about the diversity of Eco system and the
need for the preservation of eco system for future generation
COURSE OBJECTIVE/S
• To highlight the diversity of Eco system
• To gain knowledge about the challenges of Eco system
• To enlighten the students about the importance of preservation of
biodiversity through ecotourism
• To give awareness on the need for eco tourism and sustainable
development

UNITS

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION [6 HRS]

Definitions – Biodiversity, Species Diversity, Genetic Diversity and Diversity
of Ecosystem, Changing Trends in Tourism – Nature Based Tourism.
Different Types of Tourism Activities linked to Ecology and the
Environment. (Self Study)

UNIT-II: ECOTOURISM AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION[ 6HRS]

Conceptual Meaning and Definition, Principles of Ecotourism, Issues and
Challenges of Ecotourism, Community Participation, Types of Community
Participation, International Year of Ecotourism – 2002 and Its Objectives

UNIT-III : ECOTOURISM AND ITS IMPACT [6HRS]

Social, Cultural, Economical, Ecological and Environmental Impacts.
Sustainable Tourism Development and its Principles, Adoption of
Sustainable Practices

UNIT-IV : ECOTOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING [6 HRS]

Legal aspects of Biodiversity in India. Role of the Government at the National
and State level in Preserving Biodiversity.

UNIT-V:IMPORTANT ECOTOURISM DESTINATIONS IN INDIA[ 6 HRS]

 -Important Eco Tourism Destinations in India – Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve,
Thenmalai, Sunderban and Similipal.
Text Book:
1. Materials prepared by the Department
Reference Books:

1. Chawla, Romila. Ecotourism and Development. Sonali

Publications,New Delhi 2003.
2. Fennell, David A. Ecotourism: An Introductory Text, Routledge,
London, 2014.
3. Mishra, Prashant K., and Umesh C. Mehta. Tourism and
Environment-: Can’t both co-exist-? Ayushman Publication House,
New Delhi,2013.
4. Narasaiah, M. Lakshmi. Tourism and the Environment., Discovery
Pub. House, New Delhi,2003.
5. Singh, Ratandeep. Handbook of Environmental Guidelines for
Indian Tourism. Kanishka Publishers Distributors, New Delhi,2004.
6. Singh, Ratandeep. National Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism:
Policies & Guidelines, Kaniskha Publishers,New Delhi 2003.
7. Tiwari, S. K. Encyclopedia of Indian Wildlife sanctuaries and
National Parks. Anmol Publications, NewDelhi,1997.
8.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

NO. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Explain the diversity of Eco System.

CO 2 Evaluate the Challenges of Eco System.

Assess the importance of preservation of biodiversity through

CO 3 ecotourism.

CO 4 Analyze the legal aspects of Biodiversity in India.

Discuss the need for ecotourism and ensure a sustainable

CO 5 Development.
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PROGRAM COURSE CATEGOR HRS/WEE CREDIT
E
ME CODE TITLE Y K S
CODE
CONTEMPORA
RY INDIA
H5CC9
(From A.D 1947
UAHI LECTURE 6 5
To A.D 2009 )

OBJECTIVES

• To give awareness on the features of the Indian Constitution.

• To highlight the history of India after Independence.
• To equip the students for competitive examinations.
• To know the recent socio - economic developments in India.

UNITS
UNIT I: 10 Hrs
Indian Independence Act 1947- The partition – Reorganization of States – Role of Patel in
Integration of Princely States and Foreign Possessions.

UNIT II: 20 Hrs

The Nehru Era – Economic Progress - Social welfare – Education – Science and
Technology – Foreign Policy – Panch Sheel – Relation with Foreign countries – Common Wealth
– U.N.O. – Nehru an Architect of Modern India – Shastri’s Government – Indo – Pak War.

UNIT III: 20 Hrs

The Indira era – Green Revolution; Indo – Pak War 1971. The Emergency Regime – 20
Points programme - Foreign Policy – Nuclear Policy – NPT – U.N.O. – Re-entry of Indira Gandhi
– Operation Blue star – Foreign Policy (1980 – 1984). Janatha Rule – Morarji Desai – Charan
Singh

UNIT IV: 20 Hrs

Rajiv Gandhi Regime – Growth of Science & Technology – Anti Defamation Bill – Fall of
Rajiv’s government. Foreign policy – India’s Relation with Sri Lanka-National Front Government
– V.P. Singh – Mandal Commission– Ayodhya Issue – Foreign policy - P. V. Narasimha Rao –
New Economic Policy – New Educational Policy – Babri Masjid Issue - Cauvery Water Dispute–
Foreign Policy.
UNIT V: 20 Hrs
The Coalition Era – The Union Front – Gowda – Gujral – Foreign policy – BJP – Kargil
War – Vajpayee’s Government – Pokhran II Tests – Nuclear Doctrine – Non – Proliferation-United
Progressive Alliance – Manmohan Singh – Administrative Reforms. Communalism – Terrorism –
Socio – Economic Reforms – Science and Technology – Foreign Policy.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

➢ Bakshi S. R., Ideological Conflict and Partition of India, Vista International Publishing house,
Delhi, 2005.
➢ Basu D. D., Constitutional Law of India, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi,
1991.
➢ Bipin Chandra & Others, India After Independence 1947-2000, Penguin Books, India Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2000.
➢ Carla M. Borden (ed.), Contemporary India, Oxford University press, Delhi, 1989.
➢ Joshi G. N., The Constitution of India, Macmillan India Limited, New Delhi, 1983.
➢ Mehrotra S. R, Towrds India’s Freedom and Partition, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2005.
➢ Pradeep Nayak, The Politics of the Ayodhya Dispute, Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi,
1993.
➢ Pramoda Kumar Panda, Making of India’s Foreign Policy, Raj Publications, Delhi, 2003.
➢ Sandeep Mukherjee, Guide to Reservation Policy, Variety Books Publishers & Distributors,
New Delhi, 2007.
➢ Shashi S. S (ed.), India Forty years of Independence, The Director of Publication Division,
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting , Government of India, 1989.
➢ Singh S. N., Reservation Policy for Backward Classes, Rawat Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
➢ Subramanian S., 50 Years of Indian Independence, Manas Publications, New Delhi, 1997.
➢ Venkata Subbulu T., India’s Trade with SAARC Countries, Discovery publishing House,
New Delhi, 1996.

BOOK FOR STUDY:

➢ Venkatesan G., History of Contemporary India 1947 – 2007, V. C Publications, Rajapalayam,
2007.
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CODE CODE WEEK

UAHI H5CC10 HISTORIOGRAPHY LECTURE 6 5

OBJECTIVES:
• To make the students understand the nature and scope of History.
• To enlighten the students about Historical objectivity and Subjectivity and need of
writing objective History.
• To highlight the contributions of Historians & their significance in the evolution of
historical writings.
• To elaborate the various stages of research and equip the students for SET and NET
Exams.
UNITS
UNIT I: 20 Hrs
Definition of History – Nature and Scope – Uses and abuses of History – Lessons of History –
History and Allied disciplines – History: Art or Science.

UNIT II: 15 Hrs

Theory of Causation and Change – Role of Ideas – Role of Individual - Institutions – Historical
Objectivity and Subjectivity.

UNIT III 20 Hrs

Greek, Roman and European Historians – Herodotus – Thucydides – Livy – Tacitus – St. Augustine
– Spengler – Ranke – Hegel – Marx –Toynbee & Gibbon

UNIT IV: 15 Hrs

Indian Historians – Kalhana – Alberuni –Barauni –Ferishta – J.N.Sarkar –Panikkar – K.A.N. Sastri-
I.V.Mahadevan- K.Rajayyan- N.Subramanian

UNIT V: 20 Hrs
Stages of Research Methodology – Pre - requisites of a Research scholar – Selection of Topic –
Sources - Data Collection – Heuristics – Criticism – Synthesis – Exposition- Documentation.

BOOKS FOR REFERNCE:

1. Colling Wood R.G., The Idea of History, Oxford University press, London, 1973.
2. Jayapalan N., Historiography, Atlantic publications, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Satish K. Bajaj, Research Methodology in History, Anmol publications, New Delhi,
2000.
4. Sheik Ali B., History in Theory and Method, Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1984.
5. Subramanian N., Historiography, Ennes publications, Udumalpet, 1993.
6. Venkatesan G., A Study of Historiography, Senthaamarai press, Rajapalayam, 2005.
BOOK FOR STUDY:
➢ Rajayyan K., History in Theory and Method, Ratna publication, Madurai, 2006.
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HISTORY OF
TAMIL NADU
UAHI H5CC11 (From AD LECTURE 6 5
1800 To AD
2006 )

OBJECTIVES:
• To understand the value of self reliance and local self government.
• To know the different stages by which Tamilnadu came under the British rule.
• To distinguish between the native revenue systems and British settlement systems.
• To highlight the growth of Tamilnadu after Independence.

UNITS

UNIT I: 20 hrs
The advent of European Powers- Formation of Madras Presidency – The Company’s
rule in Tamilnadu - South Indian Rebellion - Vellore Mutiny - Thomas Munroe’s Ryotwari
System - Poligari System - Zamindari System - Judicial reforms.
UNIT II: 15 hrs
Role of Christian Missionaries -– Socio – religious Movements - Vaigunda Swamy -
Ramalinga Adigal– Justice Party -Depressed Class Movement - Self Respect Movement.
UNIT III: 15 hrs
The Crown’s Period – Local Self Government,– Educational Progress – Freedom
Movement in Tamilnadu – V.O. Chidambaram – Subramanya Siva, Subramanya Bharathi,
Sathyamoorthy, Rajaji, Kamaraj – E.V.R – Temple Entry Movement.
UNIT IV: 20 hrs
Tamilnadu after 1947 – Rajagopalachari - Reorganization of Madras Presidency – Rise
of Political parties – K.Kamaraj – M.Bhaktavachalam - C.N. Annadurai – M. Karunanithi –
M. G. Rama Chandran and J.Jeyalalitha
UNIT V: 20 hrs
Growth of Language and Issues - Growth of Education - Industrial Development
Growth of Agriculture - Development of Science and Technology
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Devanesan, History of Tamil Nadu, Benu Publication, Marthandam, 2004.
2. Rajayyan K., Tamil Nadu – A Real History, Ratna publications, Trivandrum, 2005.
3. Sanjeevi, History of Tamilnadu, Pari Nilayam, Chennai, 1960.
4. Sathyanathaiyer, R, Tamilaham in the 17th Century, University of Madras,
Madras, 1956.
 5. Subrahmanian N., History of Tamilnadu (Social and Cultural) 1936 – 1984, Ennes
Publications, Udumalapet, 1991.
6. Subramanian N., History of Tamilnadu, Koodal Publication, Madurai, 1977.
BOOK FOR STUDY:
1. Rajayyan, K., History of Tamil Nadu from 1565 to 1965, Madurai Publishing House,
Madurai,1978.
2. Subramanian, N., History of Tamil Nadu, Ennes Publications, Madurai,2000.

3. Varghese Jeyaraj.S, Socio- Cultural History of Tamilnadu(1565-1967), Anns Publications,

Uthamapalayam, 2017.
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UAHI H5ME1 TOURISM LECTURE 5 5

OBJECTIVES:
• To make the students understand the phenomenon of Tourism.
• To highlight the components of Tourism.
• To inculcate interest in Tourism industry.
• To know the different tourist places in Tamilnadu.
UNITS
UNIT I: 20 Hrs
Definitions of Tourism - Tour, Tourist, visitor and excursionist - Evolution
and Development- The 5 A’s of tourism: - Attraction, Accessibility,
Accommodation , Amenities , Affordability.
UNIT II: 20 Hrs
Motivation to travel -Types: Domestic, International- Inbound and
Outbound -Forms: - Leisure, Business, Social, Cultural, Religious, Nature,
cuisine, Family, sports, political, health, Senior citizen, Medical, Adventure -
Alternative forms of tourism: Eco- tourism, Agro rural tourism, Special
interest tourism –Content Writing- Travel Blog- Use of Social Media
UNIT III : 20 Hrs
Travel Agent and Tour operator -Functions of Travel Agency -Online Travel
Agency -Tour packaging, Setting up a travel agency - Tour Guides and
Escorts - Passport: Definition, types, -Visa -Travel regulations – Insurance-
Permits.
UNIT IV: 15 Hrs
Government Organisation: - ITDC,TTDC; Domestic Organisation: - TAAI,
FHRAI; International Organisation: -UNWTO, IATA, IUOTO
UNIT V: 15 Hrs
Tourism Destinations in Tamilnadu- Madurai, Mahabalipuram,
Rameswaram, Tanjore, Kanchipuram, Courtallam, Ooty,Kodaikkanal,
Yercaud, Mudumali National Park.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

➢ Batra & Dangwal R.C., Promotion & Development – New

Advances, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2001.
➢ Gulab Nabi, Socio – Economic Impact of Tourism, Pointer
publishers, Jaipur, 2000.
➢ Khan M. K., Introduction to Tourism, Anmol publications Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi, 2005,
➢ Pran Nath Seth, India: A Traveller’s Companion, Sterling
Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi ,1998.
➢ Pran Nath Seth, Introduction to Travel and Tourism, Sterling
publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 1993.
➢ Pushpindr S. Gill, Perspectives on Indian Tourism, Anmol
Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1997.
➢ R. N. Kaul M. A., The Dynamics of Tourism, sterling Publishers
Private Limited, New Delhi, 1992.
➢ Romila Chawla, Tourism: The Cultural Heritage, Arise Publishers
and Distributors, New Delhi, 2006.

BOOK FOR STUDY:

➢ Bhatia A.K., Tourism Development, Principles and Practices.,
Sterling Publishers private Limited, New Delhi, 1997.
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INTRODUCTION
UAHI H5SB3 TO LECTURE 2 2
ARCHAEOLOGY

OBJECTIVE:
• To highlight the definition, kinds and functions of archaeology.
• To impart knowledge on the methods of excavations.
• To make the students to learn the process of conservation.
• To inculcate interest in Archaeological studies.
UNITS
UNIT I 6 Hrs
Definition - Nature - Aim and Kinds of Archaeology.
UNIT II: 8 Hrs
History of Archaeological developments in India.-– Sir William Jones –– James Princep
–
Alexander Cunningham – Robert Bruce Foote – Lord Curzon – Sir John Marshall –
Sir Mortimer Wheeler – Y.Subburayalu.
UNIT III 4 Hrs
Principles and Methods of excavation –Different kinds of excavations
UNIT IV: 6 Hrs
Conservation of artifacts – Bones and ivory objects – Shell wood – textiles – glass-
Study of pottery- Conservation of pottery – metal objects – iron objects – silver
objects
UNIT V: 6 Hrs
Archaeological Sites- Alagankulam-Adichanallur- Arikkamedu- Keleadi-
Kanchipuram.
BOOKS FOR REFEENCE
➢ Childe, V. Gordon, A Short Introduction to Archaeology, Collier, New York,
1960.
➢ Dilip K. Chakrabarti, A History of Indian Archaeology: From the Beginning
to 1947, Munshiram Manoharlal, N.Delhi, 1988.
➢ Ghosh, A., A Encyclopedia of Indian Archaeology, Vol. I&II, Munshiram
Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd, N.Delhi, 1989.
➢ Rajan.K, Archaeology Principles and Methods, Manju Pathippakam,
Tanjavur,2002.
➢ Raman.K.V , Principles and Methods of Archaeology, Parthajan Publications,
Madras,1986.
BOOK FOR STUDY:
➢ R. Venkatraman, Indian Archaeology – A Survey, Ennes Publication,
Udumelpet,2005.
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INDIAN
H5SB4 HISTORY FOR
UAHI LECTURE 2 2
COMPETITIVE
EXAMS

OBJECTIVES
➢ To enable the students to have a Bird’s eye view of India through the
ages.
➢ To enable them to take up the challenges of appearing for competitive
examinations.
➢ To make this study job oriented.
➢ To highlight the important issues.

UNITS
UNIT-I (6 Hours)
Ancient India : Sources – Indus valley civilization – Vedic age –Religions –
Mauryas and Guptas - Golden age
UNIT-II (6 Hours)
Medieval India : Sources – Delhi Sultanate – Mughals – Babur to
Bahadurshah II
UNIT-III (6 Hours)
Modern India : Advent of the Europeans – Establishment of British rule in
India – Constitutional developments – 1773 to 1947 – Freedom Movement.
UNIT –IV (6 Hours)
Contemporary India : Partition –Integration of States – Prime Ministers from
Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh
UNIT-V (6 Hours)
Kashmir issue – Sri Lankan issue – India’s membership in World
Organizations – Terrorism –Burning Social issues - Communalism –Electoral
Changes
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
1. Agarwal, Constitutional History of India Wiley Eastern Ltd, New
Delhi, 1986.
2. Bipin Chandra, et. al India after Independence 1947 – 2000 .
Penguin Books, New Delhi 1999.
➢ Burton Stein, A History of India Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
1998.
3. Grover B.L ,A New look on Modern Indian History from 1707 to
Present day S. Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi, 1993.
4. Iswari Prasad, Short History of Muslim rule in India, Oxford
University Press, London, 1964.
5. P.K.Goyal . Battle of India’s Freedom Movement, Vista International
publishing house, Delhi, 2005.
6. Rajeev kumar Gohit, Contemporary History of India, Murari – Lal &
Sons , New Delhi, 2007.
7. Roy Choudhary , SC . History of Modern India , Wiley Surjeet
Publications, Delhi, 1995.
8. Vincent A.Smith , The Early History of Indian (From 600BC to the
Muhammadan conquest ), Oxford University Press, London, 1924 .
JOURNALS:
9. Frontline
10. The Economic and Political Weekly of India
11. Competition Success
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H6CC12 INTERNATIONAL
UAHI RELATIONS LECTURE 6 5
(From A. D 1914 To
2000 A. D)

OBJECTIVES:

• To highlight the causes, course and results of the two world wars
and their impact.
• To know the role of Hitler and Mussolini in International
politics.
• To evaluate the legacy of Peace Organizations - League of
Nations & UNO.
• To describe the policy of Non-alignment, Disarmament, SAARC
and Nuclear Era.
UNIT I: 15hrs
World War I – Causes – Course – Results - Paris Peace Conference and
Treaties - The League of Nations

UNIT II: 15 hrs

Rise of Fascism – Benito Mussolini – Domestic and foreign policy.
Nazism – Adolph Hitler & Rise of Germany – Foreign policy

UNIT III: 20 hrs

World War II – Causes – Course – Results - Peace Treaties – UNO:
Organs of UNO-Structure and Functions -Specialized Agencies – Challenges
and Responsibilities.

UNIT IV: 20 hrs

Cold War - Origin – Evolution – Issues & Implications - Nuclear Era –
Impact on International Relations.

UNIT V: 20 hrs
Disarmament and Collective Security - Non – Alignment Movement -
SAARC and G-8.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Asit Kumar Sen, International Relations, Chand and Company, Delhi, 1995.
2. Carr E.H., International Relations between the Two Worlds Wars,
Macmillan Company, London, 1951.
3. Dhar, International Relations since 1950, South Asian Books, Madras, 1900.
4. Khanna V.N., International Relations, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi,
1993.
5. Mahajan V.D., International Politics, Sultan chand, New Delhi,
1982.
6. Palmer & Perkins, International Relations, BS Publishers, New Delhi, 1985.
7. Rams S. Melkote & Narasimha Rao, International Relations, Lok
Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi, 1900.
8. Srivatsava L.N., International Relations from 1914 to present day,
SBD Publishers, Delhi, 1994.
9. Vinay Kumar Malhotra, International Relations, Anmol Publications, New
Delhi, 1993.

BOOK FOR STUDY:

➢ Joshi & Srivatsava, International Relations, Goel Publishing House, Meerat,
1991.
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H6CC13 HISTORY OF
THE USA (From
UAHI LECTURE 6 5
A.D 1776 To A.D
1969)

OBJECTIVES:

• To recall the significance of the American war of

Independence and the formation of the USA.
• To understand the administration of the USA under various
presidents
• To understand the Civil Rights Movement and its
implications.
• To highlight the role of USA in two World wars, and Cold
war
UNITS
UNIT I: 15 hrs
European colonization – Anglo – French Rivalry and the American war
of Independence – Causes – course – results.
UNIT II: 15 hrs
Federal Constitution – George Washington – John Adams– Republican
Revolution – Thomas Jefferson – James Monroe.
UNIT III: 20 hrs
Westward Expansion – Indian wars – Purchase of Louisiana – War with
Mexico – Missouri Compromise – Compromise of 1850 - Abraham Lincoln –
Civil war – causes – course – results.
UNIT IV: 20 hrs
Age of Imperialism – Industrial Expansion – Trade Union Movement –
Anti – Trust Legislation – Mc Kinley - War with Spain – Progressive Period:
Theodore Roosevelt – William Taft - Woodrow Wilson.
UNIT V: 20 hrs
USA and World War I – Depression – Franklin D. Roosevelt - New Deal
& Role of US in the World War II – Harry S. Truman - Eisenhower – Kennedy
- Lyndon B. Johnson - Civil Rights Movement.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
➢ Jayapalan N.History of the United States of America, Atlantic
publishers, New York, 1999.
➢ Majumdar R.K., History of United States of America from
Colonization to 1865, Surjeet publications, Delhi, 1991.
➢ Manak Kumar Dey, History of America, Dominant publishers, New
Delhi, 2006.
➢ Marshall Smelser, American History at a Glance, Barnes &
Company, New York, 1966.
➢ Ray Allen Billington, American History before 1877, South Asian
Books, Madras, 1900.
➢ Samuel Eliot Morison, The Growth of the American Republic,
Oxford University press, New York, 1953.
➢ Sivachyov N., History of USA since World War I, Progress
publishers, Moscow, 1976.
➢ Subrahmanian N., A History of the USA, Ennes publication,
Madurai, 1990.

BOOK FOR STUDY:

➢ Rajayyan K., History of the United States of America, Ratna
publication, Madurai, 2000.
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WOMEN
THROUGH
H6ME2
THE AGES IN
UAHI LECTURE 5 5
INDIA

OBJECTIVES:
• To make the students understand the status of women through the
ages.
• To make the students aware of the legal protection provided for the
women.
• To highlight the significance of women movements in India.
• To reveal the contributions made by women personalities in India.

UNITS
UNIT I: 15 Hrs
Women in Ancient India - Vedic Age - Sangam Age - Medieval age and
Modern Age
UNIT II: 15 Hrs
Role of Women in the Sepoy Mutiny - Freedom Movement - Independent
India
UNIT III: 15Hrs
Women and Legislations – Indecent representation of Women -
Prevention of Sati Act, 1987 - Termination of Pregnancy - Maternity Benefits
Act of 1988 - Acts against Dowry – Domestic Violence – Rape and Eve teasing
– Honour Killing – Case studies; Nirbhaya case – Swathi Murder –Kausalya.
UNIT IV: 15 Hrs
Concepts of Feminism in India – Women and Social Reform Movement
- Women’s Movements - Women’s India Association (WIA) - The National
Council of Women in India (NCWI) - The All India Women’s Conference (AIWC)
UNIT V: 15 Hrs
Women Personalities: Vijayalakshmi Pandit – Sarojini Naidu -
Muthulakshmi Reddy – M.S. Subbulakshmi – Mother Teresa – Arundathi Rai
- Medha Patkar – Indra Gandhi – J.Jayalalitha- Irom Chanu Sharmila.
Books for Reference:
1. Bakshi S. R. Welfare and Development of Women, Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 2000.
2. Chilla Bulbeck, One World Women’ s Movement, Ajanta Publications,
Delhi, 1990
3. Geraldine Forbes, Women in Modern India, Cambridge University Press,
United Kingdom, 1998.
4. Gri Raj Shah, The Encyclopedia of Women Studies Vol. 2, Gyan
Publishing House, New Delhi, 1990.
5. Kunjakkan K.A., Feminism and Indian Realities.A. Mittal Publications,
New Delhi, 2002.
6. Mala Khullar (ed), Writing the Women Movement, A reader, Zubaan
Publilshers, New Delhi, 2005.
7. Manmohan Kaur, Women in India’s Freedom Struggle, Sterling
Publishers, New Delhi, 1992.
8. Mishra R. B., Indian Women - Challenges and Change, Common Wealth
Publications, New Delhi, 1992.
9. Nanda B. R., Purdah to Modernity, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi,
1990.
10. Paras Dawan , Women and Legal Protection, Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 1994.
11. Rehana Ghadially, Women in Indian Society, Sage Publications, New
Delhi, 1988.
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MUSEOLOGY
UAHI H6ME3 LECTURE 5 5

OBJECTIVES:

• To inculcate knowledge about the conservation of cultural

properties.
• To enlighten the students on the definition and classification of
Museums.
• To highlight the functions and administration of Museums.
• To know the conservative methods in Museums.

UNITS
UNIT I: 15 Hrs
Meaning and Definition of Museum - History of Museums in the Indian
context- in
Tamil Nadu –Museum Buildings – Museum’s Architecture- Main
Requirements of a Museum
UNIT II: 15 Hrs
Classification of Museums - Based on Administrative set up – Subject -
wise Museums - Nature and Scope. Select Museums in India – Chatrapati
Shivaji Museum, Mumbai - National Museum, New Delhi - Government
Museum, Chennai - Visveswaraiya Industrial and Technological Museum,
Bangalore - Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad - Victoria Memorial Hall,
Kolkatta, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai.
UNIT III: 15 Hrs
Functions of Museums – Collection of museum object- documentation-
Exhibition and Display - Showcases – Museum Presentation
UNIT IV:
15 Hrs
Museum Administration – Museum Training – Museum Studies in
India – Public Relations - Museum related Organizations in India.
UNIT V: 15 Hrs
 Conservation in Museum – Classification of Museum Objects – Factors
affecting Museum Objects – Preventive Conservation and Curative
Conservation – Requirements of a Conservation Laboratory. .
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
➢ Dwivedi V.P. (ed), Museums and Museology, New Horizons, Agam
Kala Prakashan, Delhi, 1980.
➢ Harinarayanan N. ande Jeyaraj V., Care of Museum objects,
Commissioner of Museums, Chennai, 1995.
➢ Jeyaraj V., Hand Book on Conservation in Museums, Commissioner
of Museums, Chennai, 1995.
➢ Nigam M.L., Fundamentals of Museology, Deya Publications,
Hyderabad, 1966.
➢ Sarkar H., Museums and Protections of Monuments and Antiquities
in India, Sun Deep Prakashan, Delhi, 1981.

BOOK FOR STUDY:

➢ Jeyaraj V., Museology – Heritage Management, Director of
Museums, Chennai, 2005.
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SKILL BASED
H6SB5 ARCHIVES
UAHI KEEPING LECTURE 2 2

OBJECTIVES

• To impart knowledge on the organization and functions of the

Archives
• To make the students to utilize the Archives
• To facilitate the students to seek employment in the Archives
• To know the Preservation methods in Archives
UNIT
Unit – I 6Hrs

Definition – Development of Archives in India - Foreign Countries.

Unit –II 6Hrs
Administration – Uses and Functions of Archives.
Unit –III 6Hrs
Preservation of Archives – Causes for decay – Preventive measures and
methods of preservations.
Unit – IV 6Hrs
Problems faced by Archives – Rules and Regulations – Assistances to
Scholars.
Unit – V 6Hrs
National Archives – Tamil Nadu Archives – Private Archives.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. Cook, Michael, Archives Administration, Dawson UK Ltd, London.
2000.
2. Hodson, John, VK, An Introduction to use of Public Records, Oxford
Clarendon Press, London 1934.
3. Jenkinson Hilary, An Introduction to use of Public Records, Oxford
Clarendon Press, London 1934.
4. Sailen Ghose, Archives in India: History and assets, Firma K. L.
Mukhopadhyay, Calcutta, 1963.
BOOK FOR STUDY
➢ Thiyagarajan, Archives Keeping, Prabha Publications, Madurai,
2006.
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SKILL BASED
INDIAN
H6SB6 GEOGRAPHY
UAHI LECTURE 2 2
FOR
COMPETITIVE
EXAMS

OBJECTIVES
• To impart knowledge on the physical features of India.
• To facilitate the students to identify the resources of India .
• To equip the students to appear for competitive examinations.
• To understand the importance of different industries.
UNITS
Unit.I (6 Hours)
Physical features - Climate- Rainfall- Flora- Fauna.
Unit.II (6 Hours)
Unity in Diversity -People- Races- Caste-Community- Religions- Fairs and
Festivals.
Unit.III (6 Hours)
Agriculture- Major crops - food security – impact of globalization on
agriculture.
Unit.IV (6Hours)
Manufacturing Industry - Agro based industry – Mineral based industry –
Chemical and automobile industry.
Unit.V (6 Hours)
Transport and Communication - Road - Railways, Airways and, Water
Transport - Mass
Communication: News Paper - Radio- Television and Satellite.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Farooq A. Khan & Shabana Yasmin., Geography – World and India,
DGP Publishers, 2009.
2. Khanna, K.K. & Gupta V.K., Economic and Commercial Geography
of India, Sultan Chand & Sons., 2001
TEXT BOOKS:
➢ Chopra, Handbook of Geography, Carland Publication, New Delhi,
1958.
➢ Siddhartha K & Mukherjee, S., Indian Industry – a Geographical
Perspective, Kisalaya Publication,New Delhi, 2006.