About the Department: The Department of History was started functioning with the inception of the parent institution. The founder teacher of this Department was Sri Harekrishna Sarma who retired as principal of the institution in the year 1995. Another founder teacher of the Department was Late Karmeswar Baishya. He played a significant role in the overall development of the institution as secretary of the Managing Committee in its initial stage.
The Department of the History of this institution, keeping in line with the given syllabus of Guwahati University, devises the lesson plan in such a creative way that it can mould the mind of the young learners to acquire strength to stand on its own and repose faith in future to make it more prosperous and worth living. The Department introduced Honors course in the year1981.
Aims & Objective:
Vision:
Facility:
Courses Offered
1. Two Years H.S Course
2. Three Years Under Graduate Level Course
i. Major
ii. Subsidiary / General
Intake Capacity
Mr. GOPAL SARMA
Qualification: M.A.
Specialization: MODERN HISTORY
Position Held: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(HOD)
Contact No.: +91 9435109208
Email Id.: [email protected]
Mrs. SEEMA DUTTA
Qualification: M.A.
Specialization: ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL HISTORY
Position Held: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Contact No.: +91 9435190028
Email Id.: [email protected]
A. Programme Outcomes:
History is a discipline that examines the connection between historical events and human experiences. By studying the causes, contexts and chronologies of individual events and larger historical developments, history provides an understanding of the nature of continuity and change in human experiences. History also seeks to place contemporary issues, ideas and relationships in historical perspective. A historical perspective gives a sense of both the chronological ordering of events and the relationship of diverse events at a given moments. It involves sensitivity to cultural differences and awareness of conflicting interpretations of the same occurrence.
The Department of History serves undergraduate students for which the curriculum is designed to provide both Honours and Regular courses with
- An appreciation of the nature and importance of a historical perspective
- An understanding of the development of specific peoples and societies
- An awareness of conflicting interpretations of the past.
B. Programme Specific Outcomes :
1. To understand background of our religion, customs, institutions, administration and so on.
2. To understand the present existing social, political, religious and economic conditions of the people.
3. To analyze relationship between the past and the present.
4. To develop practical skills helpful in the study and understanding of historical events. They
- (a) Draw historical maps charts, diagrams etc.
- (b) Prepare historical models, tools etc.
5. To develop in the study of history and activities relating to history. They
- (a) Collect ancient arts, old coins and other historical materials;
- (b) Participate in historical drama and historical occasions;
- (c) Visit places of historical interests, archaeological sites, museums and achieves;
- (d) Read historical documents, maps, charts etc.
- (e) Play active roles in activities of the historical organizations and associations; and
- (f) Write articles on historical topics.
6. The study of history helps to impart moral education.
7. History installs the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the pupils.