History Department

Departmental Profile

The Department of History had launched its journey in 1964 as a General subject. It obtained approval for introducing History as Honours subject in the same year. After Bengali and English, there is high demand amongst students for choosing History as Honours subject. There are at present 78 sanctioned seats for Honours. There are three full time teachers, two SACT Teachers and a guest lecturer in the Department. The Department has produced innumerable students both Honours and General through the years. Many students of the Department have established themselves in various sectors, especially as accomplished teachers in various H.S. Schools and Degree Colleges and they keep in touch with the Department as Alumni. The student scoring highest marks in the Honours papers in the final examination is awarded by the College.

Besides teaching, the Department organizes seminars, workshops and prepares students for Quiz competition and Group discussion, so that they can keep pace with the time. The students can express their views independently through their writing in the Magazine and teachers guide them properly in this regard. Above all, the faculty members are always ready to render all possible assistance and guidance to students within and outside the campus as and when required. Consequently, students get through the final examination with flying colours every year and go for further higher studies.

Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

1. Lecture method.
2. Group discussion.
3. Rapid participatory techniques – Uploading lectures and PPT in YouTube channel.
4. Demonstration method – PPT presentation is given in the class.
5. Special class and care to advanced and slow learners: Remedial classes are held.

Programme And Course Outcome

There is a wide prospect of the various courses included in the BA History (Hons and General) syllabus.

The SEC Course on Museum and Archive is very useful for students to join as Curators and Directors of Museums and Archives respectively. It has the capacity to open a new vista in the field of working in Museums and Archives. The orientation towards the job for collection, documentation and preservation is available under this Course.

The SEC Course on Heritage and Historical Tourism gives the opportunity for joining the Tourism industry.

The Courses on Indian and European History offer prospects of teaching in Schools, Colleges and Universities. These courses are an integral part of the syllabi of the various public and competitive examinations.

The Courses on China and Japan provide an insight in the history of South East and East Asia. The students who aspire to go for higher studies have the scope of studying International Relation and South East Asian Study.

SWOC

Strength

• Competent faculty willing to go beyond conventional methods and ready to take up challenges.
• Academically sound faculty.
• Regular educational tours/ excursions to historical places to boost the knowledge of the students. 
• Seminars arranged regularly with erudite speakers on various topics of the syllabus

Weakness

• First generation literates
• Low proficiency in the subject
• Difficulty in communication of English version students 

Opportunity

• Various job and research opportunities are there.

Challenge

• To make the students aware of the nuances of the subject 
• To encourage them to hone their communication and writing skills (c) To teach how to appreciate and comprehend the subject.

Future Plans

• Post-graduation Course
• Research Hub
• Study Circle
• Organising Campus Interviews.

Head of the Department