FOUR YEAR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN HISTORY (FYUGP)
Being a subject of social science, history has its own value in society and human life. It helps the students to develop their ethical and social value. They could gather knowledge about the heritage and tradition of their own country and the others.
Programme Specific Objectives:
- To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of early civilization.
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of the History of India from its earliest time up to 300 CE, focusing on key events, developments and cultural aspects.
- To explore the history of North Bengal, delving into its unique socio-cultural heritage, economic dynamics and geopolitical significance.
- To promote cultural heritage awareness and preservation through education.
- To analyse the evolution of Indian history from circa 1500 BCE to 300 BCE, examining political, social and cultural transformations during this period.
- To develop proficiency in utilizing archives and museums as essential resources for historical research, documentation and interpretation.
Semester I
Subject Name: History of India I (Pre-History and Proto History)
Subject Code: UHISMAJ11001
Course Name: MAJOR
Knowledge acquired: Acquired knowledge on the evolution of early human civilizations from hunter-gathers to agricultural societies, the intricate town planning of Harappa and the societal and artistic developments within early village communities.
Skills gained: Developed skills in exploring archaeological evidence, identifying lithic tools and analyse factors contributing to urban growth downfall.
Competency Developed: Developed competency in handling archaeological
Evidence, solving various types of stone tools, gaining understanding of Vedic culture and acquiring knowledge abour early historic period of Indian History.
Subject Name: HISTORY OF INDIA FROM EARLIEST TIMES UP TO 300 CE. Subject Code: UHISMIN10001
Course Name: MINOR
Course Objectives:
- Knowledge acquired: Acquire knowledge about early human civilization including hunter-gatherer societies, the development of stone tools and advent of food production as well as the characteristic features of Harappa town planning and early village communities with focus on art and craft.
- Skills gained: Develop skills in exploring archaeological evidence, identifying lithic tools, analysing urban growth and decline and gaining insights into Vedic culture.
- Competency Developed: Foster competencies in handeling archaeological evidence effectively, solving various types of stone tools, understanding Vedic culture and gaining competence in exploring the early historic period of Indian history.
Subject Name: HISTORY OF NORTH BENGAL
Subject Code: UPOAMDC11010
Course Name: MDC
Course Objectives:
- Knowledge acquired: Acquire knowledge about early human settlement in North Bengal, characteristic features and demographic movements.
- Skills gained: Develop skills in exploring archaeological evidence, identifying caste and tribe demographics, analysing urban growth and understanding the diverse cultures of North Bengal
- Competency Developed: Foster competencies in handling archaeological
evidence effectively, identifying demographic locations, gaining insights into historical movements and comprehending the historic developments of North Bengal. Top of Form
Subject Name: Understanding Heritage
Subject Code: UHISSEC1100
Course Name: SEC
Course Objectives:
- Knowledge acquired: Acquire knowledge on heritage protection in India, including legislation and institutional frameworks governing tangible and intangible heritage.
- Heritage Skills gained: Gain skills in defining and understanding terms such as ‘antiquity’. ‘archaeological’ site, ‘tangible heritage’, ‘intangible heritage’ and ‘art treasure’, as well as familiarity with national and international conventions, acts and conservation initiatives.
- Competency Developed: Develop competencies in analysing issues related to development, antiquity, smuggling and conflict in heritage contexts, exploring heritage sites and understanding the relationship between cultural heritage and landscape through various movements in North Bengal.
Semester II
Subject Name: History of India II (circa 1500 BCE – 300 BCE)
Subject Code: UHISMAJ12002
Course Name: MAJOR
Course Objectives:
- Knowledge acquired: Gain knowledge in reconstructing Ancient Indian History, focusing on Vedic culture and the emergence of states.
- Skills gained: Develop skills in analysing ancient texts, understanding religious movements and studying patterns of urban growth.
- Competency Developed: Foster competency in adeptly handling literacy sources and comprehending historical timelines and contexts.
Subject Name: ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS
Subject Code: UHISSEC12002
Course Name: SEC
Course Objectives:
- Knowledge acquired: Acquire skills in preservation and conservation methods for both tangible and intangible heritage, including monuments and artifacts.
- Competency Developed: Cultivate understanding of museum artifacts, enabling proficient identification and interpretation.
- Skills Gained: Acquire skills in preservation and conservation methods for both tangible and intangible heritage, including monuments and artifacts.