Introduction
History is a record of human activities in the past. It narrates how societies were in the past thus the vast store of historical knowledge indeed provides us valuable insights into the past to build a secure, peaceful and harmonious future. In addition to the political history of nations, it records great deeds, achievements, contributions, adventures, thoughts and sacrifices of extra- ordinary men and women. There are indeed sources of inspiration and motivation even today. Realizing this, the founder of the college has introduced history as one of the subjects of study. Since the university permits this subject only to the Arts students, it has been introduced as one of the optional to the B.A. students in the year 2002.
The department of history has a department library which has a very good collection of books which includes text books, reference books, CD’s relater to world, Indian and local history. Apart from curricular activities, dept. of history has organized various co- curricular and extra-curricular activities for overall development of the students. Department also organizing Study tours, Local Field Visits and Guest Lectures for students which helps them to understand the subject better. The faculty member has actively participated in various academic activities such as Seminars, Conferences and Workshops organized by the Academic bodies of the University, State and Nation, the knowledge and the experiences so gained is used by them to impart knowledge in a better manner to the students. Therefore, the students are guided and encouraged to involve themselves in writing assignment, presenting seminars, participating in inter-class academic exchange programmes and such other activities, besides the regular class room activities.
Objectives
The following are the stated objectives of the department:
- The department of History was established to teach the students of the Under Graduate level about the past event of human Civilization, Dynasty, Culture, Art, Architecture, Literature, etc.
- Another objective of the department of History is to teach student not only history of our Society, Nation but also histories of various countries of the World.
- The Department of History not only gives priority to the circular aspects prescribed by the University, but also gives importance to co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in the interest of the students.
- The department is also intended to throw light on the various historical events through educational visits to historical places, conducting minor research on topics of historical importance.
- The Department of History has the objective of motivating the student for higher learning in the field of History especially for research and extension activity.
- The Department of History is also intended to conduct various inter disciplinary studies, activities with other humanities subjects such as Sociology, Political Science, etc.
- Make the students better citizens by understanding their social, civil, moral and ethical responsibilities.
Plan of Action
- Divided the classes, syllabus and the hour of workload among the two exiting faculty members.
- Slow learners, advance learners and other will be identified follow up action will be taken as per the needs.
- Seminars will be conducted by the students in the classes.
- Guest Lecturer will be organized for the benefits of the students in the Department.
- Field studies and research related activities will be encouraged.
- Students will be encouraged to conduct research on local history and folklore.
Course Offered
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- – A Fulltime Graduate Programme of 3 Years Duration (6 semesters)
Eligibility
10+2 / PUC with a minimum of 45% marks. A candidate who has passed the two year pre university examination conducted by the pre university education board in the state of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent there to by The Mangalore University.
Course Structure
Facilities
- Department has Library with 142 books related to subject.
- To conduct classes and seminar, projector is being used.
Teaching Faculties
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Experience | Photo |
| Mr. Sudeep | Assistant Professor & HOD | M.A , B.ED ( Ph.D.) | 14 Years |  |
Achievements
- Academic: Average 95 % results every year, with 3 university ranks in the last 5 years.
- Students undertake minor Research projects as a part of their curriculum.
- Students presented papers at National level conferences.
- As a part of the extension activity students participated in the construction of check-dams.
- Department organizes study tours to visit historical places in every year.
- Department organizes Guest lecture by eminent resource persons every year.
- Students have participated in various competitions conducted by different colleges of Mangalore University and won Prizes.
- Department of History organised one day educational tour to visit Rani Abbaka Tulu Research Centre and Tulu Baduku Musium Bantwal.
Departmental Activities
