In 1999, the Department of History was established. There has been the B.A. since then. The department serves as a resource for local rural students who are interested in history. The HOD room, four classrooms, one recreation room, and the History Museum make up the department’s seven rooms. The history museum serves as a repository for local antiques. A new two-story History Block is being built. There are three faculty members and 120 students in total.
Faculty of the Department of History
| Sl No. | Faculty Name | Designation | Phone Number | Action |
| 1 | Dr Unnikrishnan S (HOD) | Associate Professor | 9847558566 | View More |
| 2 | Sreekanth K | Assistant Professor | 8113021363 | View More |
| 3 | Thushara P S | Assistant Professor | 8907625051 | View More |
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
In the current era of information technology, history is unquestionably a traditional subject that is least sought after. It is the field that focuses on comprehending change the most. It is widely accepted that comprehending the past is essential to comprehending the present. A liberal arts education must include the study of history. Among the liberal arts, history stands out for its emphasis on historical perspective and context. Historians aim to explain more than just historical causality—that is, how and why societies and cultures change. They also attempt to explain the origins, development, and decline of institutions and ideas, as well as the persistence of tradition and the intricate relationship between continuity and change. Another characteristic that sets history apart is its exceptionally wide scope. The scope of historical inquiry is limited only by the quantity and quality of surviving documents and artefacts; almost every subject has a history and can be analysed and interpreted in historical perspective and context. The Department of History was founded in 1975 as a member of the Pre-Degree batch’s III group. Later in 1997, Political Science and Economics were added as subsidiary subjects to B. A. History. The undergraduate course curriculum is designed to prepare students for competitive exams such as UGC NET/SLET and civil services. The department has added papers of current relevance, such as Gender and Environmental Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, Indian Art and Historiography, etc., in keeping with the times.
The Department has created a system that guarantees greater parental participation in light of the low socioeconomic status and subpar academic background of the majority of applicants. Additionally, the students are divided into different groups according to their skill levels, and teachers are assigned to each group to closely monitor their progress. To ensure that they are always on course, instructions are provided on a regular basis. At frequent parent-teacher conferences, concerns pertaining to their academic pursuits are discussed with the parents, and workable solutions are developed to guarantee the intended outcomes. Many of them enter the course with only a passing score on the qualifying exam. Departmental meetings are held on a regular basis to plan and carry out association activities, discuss and finalise questions for the terminal exam, and allocate work. Weekly tests are regularly administered in order to identify the shortcomings of the students’ academic performance. In addition to the WWS and SSP mentoring, remedial classes and tutorial classes are scheduled for those students who struggle. Every student’s performance is routinely observed by the tutors, who recommend suitable corrective actions to help them get better. With the help of the faculties of Language and Subsidiary subjects, the faculty members put forth a lot of effort to produce quality results. Bright students are given the chance to lead class discussions and present papers on selected subjects. It gives the students courage and self-assurance. As a result, the students pass the final exam with more than 50% of the possible points.
The Club for History
Our department’s History Club engages in a number of student-supporting initiatives, such as YESTERDAY, which raises awareness of important historical issues. A significant portion of the students admitted to the History Department each year come from the surrounding socially, economically, and educationally underdeveloped areas. One of the department’s main goals is to instil self-confidence in the students. The history club gives the students the chance to talk about pertinent subjects and problems. Through various associations, they are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities and extension work. Students have won prizes in a variety of quiz competitions, essay writing, elocution, and other activities. This department alone accounts for nearly 80% of the prize winners in sports. There are seminars, poster exhibits, quiz contests, celebration programmes for National Day, and other cultural events. Another significant club activity is the film exhibition. Final-year students are given tours of historically significant locations each year.
Composing a Local History
The department gives students the tools they need to research and write about local history. The study of the social and cultural facets of a specific region or community is known as local history. Each year, our students choose one or two subjects to reconstruct the history of the area. Through their documentaries and articles, they are reconstructing it. A few of them can also be found online.
The Museum of History
The department’s History Museum serves as a repository and exhibition space for a variety of historical, archaeological, artistic, and social artefacts. The museum’s primary goal is to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of safeguarding our historical artefacts. As part of the Sasthrayan in 2018, the Department received a lot of attention from the local media for showcasing the items to the public. It has a good collection of different maps of India at different times, different currencies of various countries, etc.
Faculty
The department currently has three permanent faculty members. The university and other organisations host seminars and workshops in which the instructors actively participate. The faculty members use a variety of teaching strategies and resources, such as charts and maps, to cover the entire syllabus. They also make use of audio-visual tools like PowerPoint presentations and Smart Classes. During the tutorial hour, debates and quiz completion are used to discuss contemporary, general, and related topics.
The Alumni Association
Our alumni association is also very strong. It holds regular meetings and provides significant assistance to our department.