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PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENT Department of Studies in History, Mansagangotri Mysore-6 1894: History began to be taught in the Maharaja's College 1894: History Society, the oldest forum of Princely Mysore was established academic and it is being continued. 1916: University of Mysore was established with the professor of History Thomas Denham as its first Registrar.
Department of History is part of the faculty of the Arts University. Programs Offered : M.A IN HISTORY, M.A. In WEST ASIAN STUDIES M.Phil In HISTORY M.Phil In WEST ASIAN STUDIES Ph.D in HISTORY Ph.D in WEST ASIAN STUDIES Diploma and certificate courses in Persian and Arabic Interdisciplinary Courses Persian and Arabic Languages and Literature
Choice Based Credit System: 2010 Open Elective Papers with other departments of Political Science, Sociology, Kannada, Folklore, Jainology, Geography, Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition, Economics, Statistics, Women Studies & LLM, English, Physics, Microbiology, Gandhian Studies, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Commerce, West Asian Studies. Students affiliated to the department of History from Mandya, Hassan, Chamrajnagara K.R. Pete P.G. Centers. Teaching Post Sanctioned: 17 Professor: 3 Associate Professor: 3 Assistant Professor: 4 vacant Position 7
Number of Teaching Post Filled: 10 Professor: 1, 4 (CAS) Associate Professor: 3 (CAS) Assistant Professor: 1+1 (upgraded) Total 10
Teaching Post Sanctioned: 1 (West Asian Studies) Number of Teaching Post filled 1
Staff Particulars Specialisation:
 Prof. N. Saraswathi Professor Medieval Karnataka & Women Studies Email:Sarananu57@gmail.com
 Sebastian Joseph Economic History, Problems of Modern Indian History, Historiography Research Methodology Email:sebastianjoseph@gmail.com
 Prof. R. Rajanna Pre-Modern Indian and History of Palegars, Modern Mysore Email:dr.rajanna@gamail com
 Prof. Sugitha Suvarna Professor Modern India, Economic History, Mysore History, Email:sugithas@gmail.com
 Prof. Ashwathanaryana Professor Medieval Archaeology, Modern India Email:aaswathanarayana@yahoo.com
 Dr.K.Sadashiva AssociateProfessor Economic History,Social History, Modern Mysore. Email:dr.sadashiva@yahoo.com
 Dr. Y. H. Nayakwadi Associate Professor Medieval Karnataka, Hyderabad Karnataka Email:yhnayakawado@gmail.com
 Dr. Puttaiah Associate Professor Early Medieval Karnataka Email:dr.puttaiahmysore@yahoo.com
 Dr. G.T. Somashekar Assistant Professor Modern Mysore Email:GTSomshekar@gamil.com
 Dr. H. A. Gangamma Assistant Professor (Upgraded) Medieval Karnataka Email:Gangammaha@gamil.com
 Dr. C. Gurusidaiah Assistant Professor Email:shankarkumuda@yahoo.com
Number of Administrative staff Sanctioned: 2 Filled: Nil Technical Staff: 1 Filled 1
Research Thrust area recognised by funding agencies: Socio-Economic History of India Urbanization of South India State and Society in Medieval South India Peasantry in Karnataka History Marginalized Communities of Karnataka Historical Legacy of Chitradurga Socio-Economic Conditions of Hyderabad-Karnataka Under the Nizams-1724-1948 A Study in Criminal Tribes of Colonial Mysore Women Studies. Art & Architecture of Karnataka
Ongoing Project: UGC Major Research Project: Dr. Y.H. Nayakwadi Land Relations and Social Structure in the Hyderabad State: With reference to Karnataka (1724-1956) Amount Sanction: Rs. 5,90,000/-
Research Publications by the Faculty:
Books Published by the faculty: Prof. N. Saraswathi 1. Vijayanagara Kalada Mahileyara Kodigegalu Rasi Book Publishers, Mysore, 2008 2. Hoysalara Kalada Ithihasa Sinchn Multigtraphy Publishers, Mysore, 2009 3. Mugalara Kalada Itihasa Virajasi Enterprises Mysore, 2010 4. Hoysalara Kalada Samskruthika Adyayana Vachaspathi Prakashana, 2009 5. Karnataka Ithihasa Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, University of Mysore, 2011 Prof. Sebastian Joseph Karnataka Charitre Vol-6 Kannada University, Hampi-2007. Prof. R. Rajanna 1. Adhunika Bharatha Gubbiguda Publication, Mysore, 2011 2. Adhunika Asia Gubbiguda Publication, Mysore, 2011 3. Madhiya Kalina Bharathada Ithihasa Gubbiguda Publication, Mysore, 2011 Prof. Sugitha Suvarna Adhunika Bharatha Karnataka University, Dharwad,2008. Prof. Aswathanarayana Mysore Samsthanadallina Rashtriya Horatada Olanotagalu 1870- 1940 Published by Madara Dulaiah Prakashana, 2008. Dr. K Sadashiva 1. Modern Mysore(New approaches on Polity, Society and Economy) Priyadarshini Prakashana, 2007. ISBN No 978-81-920010-1-2 2. History of Social Legislation in Mysore State (1881-1948) Priyadarshini Prakashana, Mysore ISBN No 978-81-920010-0-5 3. Babu Jagjivan Ram's View on Untouchables and Conversion 4. Rakshana Manthriyagi Jagjivan Ram 5. Asprishyaru Mathu Matantarada Bagegina Jagjivan Ramsavara Chintanegalu 6. Karnataka Studies Priyadarshini Prakashana, Mysore, 2011. ISBN No 978-81-920010-2-9 7. Mangooram: Panjabinina Adharma mathu Dalita Chaluvali Priyadarshini Prakashana, Mysore, 2012 Dr. Y.H. Nayakawadi 1. Dakshina Bharatada Itihasa Upto 1336 Karnataka University Dharwad, 2008 2. Dakshina Bharatada Itihasa 1336-1686 Karnataka University Dharwad, 2008 3. Badami Chalukyara Ithihasa Karnataka University Dharwad, 2008 4. Bharatiya Puratavashastra Karnataka University, Dharwad, 2008 Dr. Puttaiah 1. Rashtrakutara Kalada Rajakiya Itihasa Vanchaspathi Prakashan, 2011 2. Rashtrakutara Kalada Samskruthika Kodigegalu Vanchaspathi Prakashan, 2012
National Committee, International Committees Editorial Boards-Member 1. Prof. N. Saraswathi: Member
Member: European Modern South Asian Studies (UK) Member: Journal of Historical Studies ISSN No: 1941-2681 2. Prof. Sebastian Joseph: Member
Ph.D Committee in other Indian Universities Indian Council of Historical Research Editor: Journal of Indo-Iranica Journal of Global Values ISSN NO: 0976-9447 Journal of Historical Studies ISSN NO: 1941-2681 Member: Encyclopedia History and Archeology Member: European Modern South Asian Studies (UK) 3. Prof. R. Rajanna: Member
Ph.D Committee in other Indian Universities Member: European Modern South Asian Studies (UK) Member: Journal of Historical Studies ISSN No: 1941-2681
4. Prof. Sugitha Suvarna: Member
Member: Journal of Historical Studies ISSN No: 1941-2681
5. Prof. Ashwathanaryana: Member
Member: Journal of Historical Studies ISSN No: 1941-2681
6. Dr. K. Sadashiva: Member
Member: Encyclopedia History and Archeology Member: European Modern South Asian Studies (UK) Member: Journal of Historical Studies ISSN No: 1941-2681
7. Dr. Y.H. Nayakwadi: Member
Member: European Modern South Asian Studies (UK)
8. Dr. Puttaiah: Member
9. Dr. G.T.Somashekar: Member
10. Dr. H.A.Gangamma: Member
11. Dr.Gurusiddaiah : Member
Faculty recharging strategies: Till now the department has organized Nineteen Refresher Courses and Workshops in Collaboration with Academic Staff College, University of Mysore.
Student Projects: M.Phil Dissertations: 2007-2008 15 Projects 2008-2009 20 Projects 2009-2010 20 Projects 2010-2011 20 Projects 2011-2012 11 Projects
One award: Prof. Sebastian Joseph Best Citizen of India, 2010
Post-Doctoral Fellow: Dr. Y.H. Nayakwadi Completed Common Wealth Post Doctoral in the Cambridge University, U.K., 2010-2011
Seminars/Conferences/Workshops: 1. National Seminar on Tippu Sultan-State, Economy and Modernization held on 23-25 Feb 2006 organized by Department of History, Manasagangorti, In Collaboration with the Directorate of Archeology, Government of Karnataka. 2. State Level Seminar on "Unification of Karnataka-Problems & Prospects" held in the month of May 11th & 12th 2007 in Collaboration with Karnataka State Archives, Bangalore. 3. State Level Seminar on "Life & Achievements of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV" held in the month of January 27th-28th 2009 in collaboration with Karnataka State Archives, Bangalore. 4. State Level Seminar on Dewan Sir Mirza Ismail- Life & Achievements held in the Month of September 3rd & 4th 2010 on Collaboration with Kannada University, Hampi. 5. National Seminar on Ethno-Historical Development of De-Notified Tribes (DNT) issues & Prospects held on 23rd & 24th December 2010 in Collaboration with Center of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore.
Student Profile course wise: No of the Students applied for admission
M.A in History
M.A in West Asian Studies
M.Phil in History
KAS & IAS
Student Progression UG to PG PG to M.Phill
Infrastructural Facilities: Department library has more than 7, 000 Books. Internet Facilities is available for all staff members and students in the department. Five class rooms One class room with ICT.
Number of Doctoral Students
New Progaramme : Ph.d Course work was conducted to 82 research students. Two Papers: Advanced Research Methodology and Theory in History Review of literature Seminars were conducted. Feedback : The Student feedback Mechanism offers further growth opportunities to the faculty. Planning of course structure in feedback on relevance of the structure and suggestions for desired modifications afterwards incorporate the suggestion session plans are prepared to ensure that the students are provided with world class education, strict attendance are laid down. Enrichment Programmes: 1. Coaching Class are conducted for Competitive Examinations (IAS, KAS, NET/KSET,) 2. Spoken English Classes 3. Archival Visit 4. Museums Visit 5. Historical Places Visit 6. Quiz competitions 7. Sports Activities 8. Conducted Job Fest 9. Job Skills Programme 10. Visit to Heritage Places
Teaching Methods Adopted by the Faculty: Power Point Presentation Slide Presentation Maps Audio Visual aids in Teaching Student Monitored: The Students is taught in most effective manner. Lectures are conducted through PowerPoint Presentation. To assess the learning outcome of the students class tests, Assignments and Seminars are conducted on a regular basis along with the final examinations on each semester. Participation of students and faculty in Extension activities: Heritage explorations by identifying the Monuments, Heritage structures, Irrigational Tanks in Karnataka. Conducting extension activities to educate the masses about the importance of preserving the Historical Monuments and prevent their decay or destruction. Beyond the syllabus activities: The department conducts North India, South India and regional tours to students to enrich their Knowledge. Consultancy: Guidance to the Research Scholars coming from rural and urban areas for research work, competitive exams and other career guidance's are given. U.G. Teachers take advice and assistance to conduct and organise seminars, workshops and special lectures. Physically challenge students: They are taken more care with all support to improve their career, and extra classes taken by the faculty Contributions of the Department: Department of Studies in History publishes two Journals one in Kannada Ithihasa (Student Journal) and one English, Journal of Historical Studies. Faculty members are active in delivering special lectures in various colleges, resource persons to Academic Staff College, Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka Administrative Service and Indian Administrative Service Centers. Faculty members have published 15 research books in English and Kannada which helps the students to update their knowledge. Faculty members of the department continuously attend and present research papers in National and International conferences, Seminars, Workshops and brings laurels to the institution.
Future plans of the Department: The department is research oriented for this purpose seminars are essential to improve the personality of the students and research scholars. It is necessary to make progress on historical studies and research. Therefore it is necessary to have a big seminar hall with LCD facilities, Seminar Hall which accommodates 250 students, faculty members and research scholars. A modern study requires the application of computers and internet. To provide these facilities, a computer lab with a minimum of 15 computers along with accessories, a computer lab will be established for the students, research scholars and faculty. There are more than 90 research scholars which includes UGC, ICHR, RGNG, FIP, SC/ST cell and foreign research scholars, it is necessary to provide them with cubical facilities. So we intend to give them this facility. The existing number of students 150+90 research scholars plus 20 M. Phil students, so it is necessary to have classrooms and staff rooms. Department of History came into existence in the year 1894, by 2014 History department is completing 125 years. Department has to celebrate for the whole year of 2014, by conducting Seminars/Conferences/workshops/symposium and exhibition. We are planning to conduct thematical Seminars twice a year in the department and also to publish the research papers presented in the seminars. We are planning to build Art Museum and establish centre for collecting and preserving Archival Materials. For the coming years we want to organize National and International Conference in the department. Seminars on Socio-Economic History of India, Urbanization of South India, State and Society in Medieval South India, Karnataka History Congress Annual Session, South Indian History Congress, Annual session and seminars on Indo-West Asian Relation. Looking forward to attend State, National, International Conference/Seminars by our faculty members and educational tours to foreign countries. The Department aims to future improve and strengthen the academic Standards by taking necessary measures in research i.e. UGC/ICHR/Major research project and developmental activities from time to time.
SWOC: 1. All the faculty of our department have more than two decades of excellent teaching experience and are involved in the research activities. 2. Departmental Library has more then 7, 000 books including rare books and back Volume Journal. 3. Department of Studies in History publishes two Journals one in Kannada Itihasa (Student Journal) and one in English, Journals of Historical Studies. 4. Every year around 15 research students successfully completes their Ph.D research work, under the able guidance of qualified faculty members of the department. At present 90 research scholars are doing research in the department. 5. Faculty members are invited to deliver special lectures, and also to present research papers in State, National and International level.
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