Department of History
The department of History was started in the year 1981. The Department was Established as the allied department to cater the needs of B.A Economics 1968. It is one of the oldest departments in the college. The department has been upgraded to offer post graduate course from the year 2000. The department was headed by many renowned faculties, the heritage still continues.
AIM :
To equip graduates with a deep understanding of history, fostering an appreciation for our country heritage and providing context for the present and future.
OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge of historical events alongside an understanding of traditions, cultural experiences, and historical development.
To prepare students for professional opportunities in various fields and cultivate lifelong learning through skill development.
To nurture students into thoughtful and effective citizens in our increasingly interconnected world.
| S No | Date | Name of the Activities | Resource person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01.02.2020 | Research Methodologies in Epigraphical Study Under MOU with Salem Historical Society |
1. Mr. J. Barnabas, the General Secretary of the Salem Historical Society, Salem. 2. Mr. V. Kalaiselvam, Epigraphist & Teacher 3. Mr. G. Perumal, another distinguished. |
| 02 | 05.06.2020 | Student Enrichment Programme on Personality Development |
K.Mohan Assistant Professor Deparrtment of Business administration Vivekananda College for Women Trichengode. |
| 03 | 06.08.2020 | Fear or not: Ahistorical Enqury of Epidemics and Pandemics |
Dr.S.Regi, Research Co-Ordinator Holy cross College (Autonomus) Nagercoil. |
| 04 | 30.04.2022 | International Seminar On Journey From Evolution To Zenith |
1. Dr. ACHUDHAN DAVID Research Associate Taiwan. 2. Dr. T. ASOKAN Associate Professor of History in Bharathidasan University. 3. Dr. Murugan Assistant professor of History Government Arts College Karur. |
| 05 | 25.04.2023 | National Seminar on Social Justice and Sustainable Development |
1. Dr.T.SAMRAJ, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Bishop Heber College,Trichurapalli, 2. Dr.A.W.Giftson Assistant Professor, PG Department of History & Research Centre, Sree Narayana College Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. |
Under Graduate :
B.A History
Post Graduate :
* M.A History
* Unaided Courses
| S No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr.P.THAMIZHCHELVI M.A., M.B.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDYE., Ph.D., |
Associate Professor & Head |
| 02 | Mr.M.PRABU M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., SET., |
Assistant professor |
| 03 | Dr.T.VENNILA M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,B.PEd., |
Assistant professor |
| 04 | Dr.G.VELLAIAMMAL M.A., M.Phil., SET., PGDYE., Ph.D., |
Assistant professor |
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
| S No | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr.P.RAJENDRAN M.A., M.Phil., |
1968 | 2002 |
| 02 | Mr.R.VENUGOBAL M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
1983 | 2012 |
| 03 | Dr.A.VIJAYA M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
1986 | 2016 |
| 04 | Dr.P.THAMIZHCHELVI M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., M.B.A., PGOYE., Ph.D., |
2008 |
RETIRED PROFESSORS
| S.No | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr.P.RAJENDRAN M.A., M.Phil., |
1968 | 2002 |
| 2 | Mr.R.VENUGOBAL M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
1983 | 2012 |
| 3 | Mr.S.THIYAGARAJAN M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., |
1983 | 2011 |
| 4 | Dr.A.VIJAYA M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
1986 | 2016 |
| S No | Date | Name of the Events | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 10.09.2018 | Association Function |
Dr.A.VIJAYA M.A., M.Phil., P.hD., Principal, Patchamuthu Arts &Science College for Women, Dharmapuri. |
| 02 | 01.10.2019 | Association Function |
Dr.Lt.S.NIAZUDEEN M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sri Vasavi College, Erode. |
| 03 | 19.03.2022 | Association Function |
Mr.Rasu Tamizhmani, Special Tahsildar of Social Security Scheme, Namakkal. |
| 04 | 25.02.2023 | Special Lecture on Jamindars During the British Period in Salem District Under MOU with Salem Historical Society |
Mr.M.ANGAMUTHU M.Com., FCMA, Retd Dy G.M (Fin) BSNL |
| 05 | 10.04.2023 | Association Function |
Dr.V. Murugan, Assistant Professor of History, Karur Government Arts College, Karur. |
| 06 | 14.02.2024 | Association Function |
Dr.P.PRAKASH M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram. |
| 07 | 21.03.2024 | Webinar on History Students and Archaeological Research Under MOU with Salem Historical Society |
Mrs.M.NALA Assistant Professor of History, Sarada College for Women, Salem. |
Experiential Learning
| S No | Date | Name of the Events | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 11.12.2021 | One Day Field Trip |
Thanjavur |
| 02 | 25,26.04.2022 | Two Internship Training |
Salem Government Museum |
| 03 | 10.03.2023 | One Day Field Visit |
Chennai |
| 04 | 01,02.03.2024 | Two Day Field Trip |
Kerala (Trivandrum) |
