Department of History

Department of History

 

The Department offers M.A. in History from the academic year 2017-18. The two-year programme, Master of Arts in History intends to provide a thorough understanding of historical concepts, theories, sources, perspectives and methodology. It also aims to familiarize students with the developments in Indian History, Asian History and World History. The course structure is designed meticulously to address the need of both traditional and applied aspects of historical study and diversified career objectives. The implementation of choice-based credit system facilitates students to pursue their interests and to select their specialization from an unmatched variety of courses and subject-specific electives. Our M.A. in History is a catalyst to pursue advanced research programme in History including Ph.D and it provides opportunities to follow a variety of career paths. Besides, a career in academics like teaching and research, our courses will help prepare for government services including civil services. The programme will develop skills in investigation, analysis, writing and research in history and these skills will enable the students to choose from a wide range of career opportunities in legal and historical institutions and also in private sectors.

 

Vision

Grooming young men and women to be sound enough in historical thinking to be fit for professional and civil service exam, rich in moral and ethical values, socially sensitive and uphold the unity & integrity of the country

Mission
  • To design course work and impart instruction that transforms students into competent men and women in the fields of historical study
  • To provide conducive atmosphere wherein the students learn and practice moral values and ethical principles
  • To plan and assign group projects which nurture the attitude of social sensitivity among the students
Programmes Offered
M.A. in History
Eligibility Criteria:

Any graduate of a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category, 50% marks for EWS/OBC (Non-creamy Layer), 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Candidates.

Duration of the programme: Two Years (Four Semesters)
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 26
Curriculum:
Ph.D. History
Eligibility Criteria:
Curriculum:
Dr.K.Mavali Rajan

Dr.K.Mavali Rajan

Associate Professor & Head

Dr. K.Thangapandian

Dr. K.Thangapandian

Assistant Professor

Dr. Pranjal Garg

Dr. Pranjal Garg

Assistant Professor

Contact

Email: pranjal@cutn.ac.in

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Dr. Louis Mushary

Dr. Louis Mushary

Assistant Professor

Dr. Kanagarathinam DV

Dr. Kanagarathinam DV

Assistant Professor

Infrastructure
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Department Library
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Head of the Department
Department of History
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodhistory@cutn.ac.in

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