Course

Course Title

Course outcomes

1^st B.A  

1^st Semester

Introduction to Ancient World Civilizations

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Understand the birth of Ancient Civilizations across the world.

· Obtain an idea of the geographical influences which aided the

establishment of these Civilizations.

· Trace the evolution of political history and socio-economic characteristics of the

different Civilizations.

· Analysis the ideas of theocracy and statehood during this time.

· Gather information on the various contributions in the fields on religion, law,

education, language, literature, science mathematics, art and architecture.

I ^st B.A  

1^st Semester

History of Ancient India (From Earliest Times to 1206 CE)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Gain an extensive insight of the political developments in Ancient India.

· Become familiar with development of Human evolution and material culture in the Indian subcontinent.

· Analysis sources in different forms to study the history of Ancient India.

· Capture a glimpse of the evolving socio- cultural and religious diversities and dissents of Ancient India.

· Understand the progress of early State formations and political structures in Ancient India.

1 ^st B.A  

1^st Semester

Cultural Heritage of India

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Provide an insight about an extensive survey of heritage of India

· Familiarize oneself with Indian history and culture

· Expertise to analysis further development of culture of India

· Analysis the factor responsible for origin and decline of culture

· Provide the opportunity to understand the process of cultural development

1st B.A  

2ndSemester

Introduction to Medieval World Civilization

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Understand the geographic limitations and advantages that contributed to the rise

of different civilizations in the Medieval world.

· Get information on the development of religious traditions and organizations in

the Medieval world.

· Understand the growth of Feudalism and European towns in the middle ages.

· Indicate the causes and impact of the Crusades in the Medieval Europe.

· Derive the influences of Oriental Civilizations on Medieval Europe.

· Illuminate the aspects of Economy and its development in Medieval Western

Europe.

I ^st B.A  

2^nd Semester

History of Medieval India (1206 to 1761)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· The students will get the knowledge of the political history of Delhi Sultanate, mughal and Marathas.

· To analyze the changes in state and society under the Delhi Sultanates with respect to their administrative structure and theory of state/kingship of the Delhi Sultanate.

· Understand the critical historical graphical approaches on the State and also the Decline of the Delhi Sultans and Mugha Empire.

· To understand the significance of the bhakti and Sufi Movements and their impact on the socio-cultural sphere.

· To understand the fusion of art, architecture, literature, language and fine arts in

Medieval India under Islamic and Hindu styles.

1stB.A  

2^ndSemester

Cultural Heritage of Karnataka

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Understand the concept of cultural heritage of Karnataka

· Study various cultural factors which influence the flow of culture

· Familiarize the factors which influenced in influencing culture and society

· Analyze the factors responsible for formation of pluralistic society

· Understand the concept “Unity in diversity”

2^nd  B.A  

3^rdSemester

Rise of Modern West (1600-1871)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Understand how the geographical discoveries impact on the economy, polity and

Society   of   Western  countries.

· Students would have developed an understanding of the significant transformations in European polity and society between  sixteenth  to  nineteenth  century.

· They would have explored various themes like capitalism, mercantilism, Renaissance

and Reformation.

· Understand how scientific view helps western countries to achieve scientific

revolution and Industrial Revolution

· Understand how the liberal and democratic ideas helped to achieve all round

Developments  in western world.

2^nd  B.A  

3^rdSemester

History of Modern India 1761-1947

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· The Students will be able to trace the British colonial expansion in the political contacts of

18th century India. They will learn about the changes in society, politics, religion and

Economy during the period. They will also acquire knowledge about the freedom struggle

· The contents of the syllabus are designed to cover core issues pertaining to vast canvass of nationalist history so that the student at the under graduate level is equipped to focus upon the core ideas of national movement in its conceptuality.

· To understand  India’s quest for independence and nation building are interwoven script of history, debated most widely at global level with various angles, indeed, India’s national movements has vast and divergent ideological base with inner contradictions.

· Understand how the colonial rule was overthrown by the Indian nationalists.

· Identify the various phases of National Movement

· Understand the Gandhian Era.

· Appreciate the ideals and values of Gandhi that resulted in freedom.

2^nd  B.A  

3^rdSemester

Freedom Struggle in India (1857-1947)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Identify the causes that led to the rise of nationalism in India

· Trace the emergence of Indian National Congress

· Understand the various stages of the National Movement in India

· Understand the value of Independence

· Realise the harmful effects of division and disintegration

· Develop a sense of patriotism, cooperation and belongingness

2^nd  B.A  

4^thSemester

History of Karnataka (From Earliest times to 10th Century CE)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Develop a bird view on the historical development of Polity, economy and culture of

Karnataka.

· To understand the cultural transitions of Karnataka from earliest times to 10th

century CE.

· To understand how the different ruling powers develop a harmony in society through

their religious policies.

· Develop a strong cultural understanding of Karnataka’s language, literature and

different cultural aspects.

· To identify the makers of Karnataka and how they helped to preserve the continuity

of long cultural heritage

2^nd  B.A  

4^thSemester

History of Modern Europe (1871-1945)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· It provides a critical overview of the Europe from 1871 to 1945. It shall also trace the patterns and outcomes of social upheaval throughout Europe in the first half of 19th century.

· To understand the debates on the development and impact of industrial capitalism. The birth of new social movements, political ideas and structures shall be contextualized within developing capitalism of the nineteenth century. And investigates the political, social, and economic developments that shaped and continue to shape the modern age.

· To understand the evolution of the nation state, industrialization and its impact on society and politics.

· To develop an understanding of the significant transformations in European polity and society till the mid nineteenth century.

· Students would be expected to develop on her/his understanding of the social and economic dimensions of the Industrial revolution in eighteenth century Britain to compare and understand

the specific case studies of France, Germany and Russia in the nineteenth century.

· Examined changes since the 18th century in European social ,economic and political structure, locating Europe’s place in world history its development

2^nd  B.A  

4^thSemester

Freedom Movements in Karnataka (1800- 1947)

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· Understand nature of freedom struggle in Karnataka

· To Analysis the different stages of freedom struggle in Karnataka

· To Know the swadeshi and Non Co-operation Movements in Karnataka

· To Know the influence of Gandhi on freedom struggle

· Understand the prominent freedom fighters of Karnataka

3^rd  B.A  

5^thSemester

State and Society in South India 1336 to 1800

To enable the student to understand and analysis role of sources for understanding Vijaynagara  Bahumani  Dynasty, Rulers and administrative system, State, Society, Cultural conditions of South India.

3^rd  B.A  

6^thSemester

History of Modern Europe

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

· It provides a critical overview of the Europe from 1871 to 1945. It shall also trace the patterns and outcomes of social upheaval throughout Europe in the first half of 19th century.

· To understand the debates on the development and impact of industrial capitalism. The birth of new social movements, political ideas and structures shall be contextualized within developing capitalism of the nineteenth century. And investigates the political, social, and economic developments that shaped and continue to shape the modern age.

· To understand the evolution of the nation state, industrialization and its impact on society and politics.