Semester

Course code

Course title

Course outcomes

I (core)

HY 1141

Methodology and Perspectives of Social Sciences

CO 1 – The course intends to familiarize the students with the broad contours of social sciences and its methodology.
CO 2 – To familiarize the main concerns of social science disciplines to articulate the basic terminologies and theories prevalent in concerned disciplines, and to critically read popular and periodical literature from a social science perspective.

I (compl)

HY 1131.1

History of Modern India (1857-1900)

CO 1 – Provides a background on different theories of the Revolt of 1857, and its positive and negative impacts
CO 2 – Introduces different social and religious movements prevalent at that time
CO 3 – Introduces the concepts and theories of Indian Nationalism

II (core)

HY 1241

Cultural formation of the Pre-Modern World

CO 1 – To enable the students to engage with conceptual and general issues regarding culture and civilization of the ancient period
CO 2 – To inculcate an awareness among the students about the cultural heritage of mankind. CO 3 – To have a sound knowledge about changes that took place among the major cultures of world civilizations.
CO 4 – To give an idea about the harmonious existence of the different sections of the people

II (compl)

HY 1231.3

History of Modern India (1901-1920)

CO 1 – Explains the crisis within the Indian National Congress during the early 1900s
CO 2 – Describes the impact of First World War on Indian Nationalism
CO 3 – Introduction to the advent of Gandhi and the Gandhian ideologies

III (core)

HY 1341

Informatics

CO 1 – To update and impart basic skills in informatics relevant to the emerging knowledge society and also to equip the students effectively to utilize the digital knowledge of their course
CO 2 – To review the basic concepts and functional knowledge in the field of informatics
CO 3 – To impart functional knowledge in a standard Office package and popular utilities and to create awareness about social issues and concerns in the use of digital technology
CO 4 – To develop the skills to enable students to use digital knowledge resources in learning

III (core)

HY 1341

Evolution of Early Indian Society and Culture

CO 1 – To analyze the salient features of pre-historic and proto-historic culture in India and to trace the evolution of Indian culture with special reference to the society and polity of ancient period
CO 2 – To familiarize the students with the heritage of India

III (compl)

HY 1331.5

History of Modern India (1921-1947)

CO 1 – Introduction to the advent of Gandhi in the political scene of India
CO 2 – Provides basic knowledge on the emergence of Socialist ideas and revolutionary movements
CO 3 – Explains the effects of Second World War on Indian Freedom Struggle, Indian Independence Act, and framing of Indian Constitution

IV (core)

HY 1441

Medieval India : Socio-cultural Processes

CO 1 – Equip the students to have an idea on the social, cultural and administrative features during the medieval period
CO 2 – To familiarize the students, the processes that made the socio-cultural specificities possible and to make the students, aware of the linkage effect of this period in subsequent centuries.
CO 3 – Feature: Political (Dynastic) history as such is avoided, however administrative system prevailed in the period concerned is included

IV (core)

HY 1442

History of Modern World - Part I

CO 1 – To familiarize the students with the changes in the history of the modern world and to analyze the agenda of the imperialistic powers in Latin America and Africa.
CO 2 – To create an understanding among students about the liberal ideas and freedom struggles

IV (compl)

HY 1431.7

History of Contemporary India (after 1948)

CO 1 – Introduction to the integration of Indian States
CO 2 – Provides brief account on India's foreign policy and India's role in the world
CO 3 – Throws light into the Post-Nehruvian period - educational and cultural changes and new social movements

V (core)

HY 1541

Major Trends in Historical Thought and Writings

CO 1 – To enable the students to understand the history of historical writings and to intellectually equip the students to evaluate the works in the light of new theories and concepts

V (core)

HY 1542

Colonialism and Resistance Movements in India

CO 1 – To review the circumstances that led to the establishment of colonialism in India
CO 2 – To bring out the impact of colonial rule in India with particular reference to socio- religious, political and economic fields
CO 3 – To analyze the genesis and progress of the resistance movements against the British rule

V (core)

HY 1543

History of Modern World – Part II

CO 1 – To trace the significance of the unification movements in Italy and Germany that paved the way for the beginning of a new epoch
CO 2 – To give an idea about the first and second world wars and to evaluate the achievements of the international organizations

V (core)

HY 1544

History of Pre-Modern Kerala

CO 1 – Understanding the early historic Kerala and the formations of “nadus” and “swaroopams”
CO 2 – Provides insight into the rise of new kingdoms in Kerala

V (core)

HY 1545

Making of Indian Nation

CO 1 – Provides thorough knowledge on the entire aspects of the struggle for Indian independence
CO 2 – Analyzes the role of Gandhiji in freedom struggles

V (open course)

HY 1551.1

Empowerment of Women with special reference to India

CO 1 – To understand the concept, relevance and scope of women empowerment
CO 2 – Introduces to gender studies, important legislations for women in India
CO 3 – To understand and realize the changing roles and status of women in historical perspective

VI (core)

HY 1641

Making of Modern Kerala

CO 1 – Equips students with knowledge on colonial powers and their interventions on Kerala society
CO 2 – Explains early political movements, agitations for responsible government, and the formation of the state of Kerala

VI (core)

HY 1642

Major Trends in Indian Historical Thought and Writings

CO 1 – To enable the students to understand the origin and development of historical writings in India
CO 2 – To locate major historical works in Indian history
CO 3 – To create an awareness among the students about the influence of ideas and theories, trends and concepts in Indian historical writings

VI (core)

HY 1643

Contemporary India

CO 1 – To provide the students with a graphic account of the circumstances that led to the formation of Indian Union
CO 2 – To understand the challenges faced by independent India and the bold measures initiated after independence
CO 3 – To evaluate the achievements of contemporary India with special reference to science and information technology

VI (core)

HY 1644

The Twentieth Century Revolutions

CO 1 – To introduce the students four major revolutions of the 20th century –Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Cuban
CO 2 – To acquaint the students about the legacy of these revolutions and familiarize them with the nature, scope and significance of these revolutions in the present context

VI (core)

HY 1651.4

Empowerment of Women with special reference to India

CO 1 – To understand the concept, relevance and scope of women empowerment
CO 2 – Introduces to gender studies, important legislations for women in India
CO 3 – To understand and realize the changing roles and status of women in historical perspective

VI (core)

HY 1651.4

Project

CO 1 – Equips students to identify an issue or topic of their interest within the subject, conducting a study in a systematic and scientific way, and to prepare and present the report in a structured manner

Semester

Course code

Course title

Course outcomes

I (core)

HY 211

Historical Method – I

CO 1: To introduce the basic tools and techniques of research as distinguished from methodology
CO 2: To impart knowledge about the different sources and its importance
CO3. To make the study of history dispassionate and impartial

I (core)

HY 212

Indian History – I

CO 1: To introduce various sources and aspects of ancient history of the Indian Subcontinent.
CO 2: To unravel the evolution of Indian civilization.
CO 3: To understand the genesis of Vedic and heterodox religions, state and early social formation

I (core)

HY 213

Kerala History – I

CO 1: To introduce the basic tools and techniques of research as distinguished from methodology in the context of Kerala
CO 2: To impart knowledge about the different sources and its importance pertaining to the History of Kerala
CO 3: To make the study of history dispassionate and impartial

I (elective)

HY 214B

Ancient Greece and Rome

CO 1: Gives an insight about the ancient Greece and Rome civilizations
CO 2: To impart knowledge about the cultural and social aspects of ancient civilizations

II (core)

HY 221

Historical Method – II

CO 1: To understand and analyze the basic features and geographical features of civilizations
CO 2: To provide the students conceptual insights into the transitional processes of early societies

II (core)

HY 222

Indian History – II

CO 1: To unravel the History of India from the medieval period to the pre-modern times
CO 2: To understand the causative factors, course and impact of the external interventions

II (core)

HY 223

Kerala History – II

CO 1: To discuss the nature of Kulasekhara state
CO 2: To provide knowledge regarding the society, institutions, political process and culture of the medieval period.
CO 3: To understand the transitional phases in social formation

II (elective)

HY 224C

History of Medieval Europe

CO 1: To analyze how underlying forces and movements shape events and then to looking at how abstract, impersonal forces shape history
CO 2: To interpret events in the past and then to examining disputes over the nature and extent of the underlying forces

III (core)

HY 231

Issues in Historiography

CO 1: To familiarize various schools of thought in Historiography
CO 2: To understand approaches to History
CO 3: To know recent trends and problems in Historiography

III (core)

HY 232

Indian History – III

CO 1: To furnish the nature and method of colonial intervention.
CO 2: To expose the factors leading to the emergence of national movement

III (core)

HY 233

Kerala History – III

CO 1: To understand the process of colonial expansion and consolidation in Kerala
CO 2: To explain the genesis and growth of resistance against colonialism
CO 3: To trace the rise and spread of socio-economic changes
CO 4: To explore the beginning of nationalism in Malabar
CO 5: To estimate the political awakening in Travancore and Cochin

III (elective)

HY 234A

Modern Revolutions – English, American and French

CO 1: To enlighten the students on the pathways of revolutions those have brought structural changes in different societies in time and space.
CO 2: To investigates into the agencies conditions that made revolutions a reality in different political systems.
CO 3: The students will be able to locate, compare and contrast the revolutions in terms of ideology, nature and strategies

IV (core)

HY 241

Indian Historiography

CO 1: To trace the evolution of Indian historiography.
CO 2: To understand the paradigm shift in Indian historiography.
CO 3: To emphasis the scope and importance of Indian historiography in the realm of main stream historiography

IV (core)

HY 242

Indian History – IV

CO 1: To understand the process of nation in the making
CO 2: To familiarize the historical developments that occurred in India since Independence
CO 3: To understand the contemporary issues

IV (core)

HY 243

Kerala History – IV

CO 1: To introduce contemporary debates on selected issues
CO 2: To review the problems and prospects of Kerala Economy, Education and Health
CO 3: To explore the challenges of women, Dalit and other marginalized sections.
CO 4: To attempt a critical assessment of Kerala Model of Development

IV (elective)

HY 244C

Twentieth Century Revolutions

CO 1: The students will be able to apply certain theoretical models for the analysis of revolutions in history
CO 2: To trace historic linkages between the contemporary society and the revolutionary past