FOR THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014 15 ONWARDS RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY P.G. PROGRAMME M.PHIL. COURSE PROFILE Teaching Duration Marks Allotted Sem Title of the Paper Hours per Week of Exam (Hrs) Internal External Total Research Methodology and Theories in History 6 3 40 60 100 I Socio Religious Movements in India 6 3 40 60 100 History of Tamilnadu Since 1900 AD 6 3 40 60 100 Dissertation 40 60 100 II Viva Voce 100 89
M.Phil History: Those Who Have Joined From The Academic Year 2014 15 Onwards RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THEORIES IN HISTORY SEMESTER I Code: 14145101 To enable the students to understand Research Methodology and Theories. Definitions of History Allied Subjects The Subject Matter of History Causation and Change; The Divine Concept The Idea of Progress The Great Man theory. Evaluation of Historical Thought: Herodotus St. Augustine Hegel Karlmarx Oswald Spengler Arnold J.Toynbee The Annales School D.D.Kosambi K.A.Nilakanta Sastri Ranajit Guha. UNIT III: Objectivity Versus Subjectivity in Historical Writing Kinds of sources Archaeology Epigraphy Numismatics Literature Ballads Folk songs Oral Historiography Records. Choosing the Research Topic Requisites of a Researcher Hypothesis Outline Review of Literature. Data Collection: Primary Sources Field Study Secondary Sources. External Criticism and Internal Criticism. Synthetic Operation Methodology Documentation Foot Notes Bibliography Appendices. 01. Sheik Ali B., History, and its Theory and Method, Delhi, 1991. 01. Carlyle Thomas, On Heroes, Heroworship and The Heroic in History, London, 1968. 02. Carr E.H., What is History? Reprint, England, Middle Sex: 1983. 03. Collingwood R.G., The Idea of History, London, OUP, 1970. 04. Kosambi, D.D. The Culture and Civilization of India in Historical Outline, Delhi: Vikas Publishing House, 1972. 05. Manickam, S., Theory of History and Methods of Research, Madurai: Pad mom Publishers, 1997. 06. Nilakanda Sastri, K.A., and Ramana, H.S., Historical Method in Relation to Indian History, Madras, 1956. 07. Rowse, A.L., The Use of History, Reprint, England, Middlesex: 1963. 90
SOCIO RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN INDIA SEMESTER I Code: 14145102 Objectives: Students are exposed to Socio Religious Movements. The Movements are Crucial Phase in Modern India. Brahma Samaj, Prarthana Samaj and Arya Samaj. Ramakrishna Paramakamsa Vivekananda Ramakrishna Mission Theosophical Society. UNIT III: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Aligarh School Social reforms English Education. Ramalinga Swamikal Vaigunda Swamikal Narayana Guru. E.V. Ramasamy and Self Respect Movement. 01. Paramartha Lingam C., Social Reform Movement, Madurai. 01. Bhattacharyya H., (ed), The Cultural, Heritage of India, Vol.IV. The Religiones, Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta,1956. 02. Derrett J.D.M., Religion, Law and the State in India, London, 1968. 03. Devanandan P.D., The Dravida Kazhagam: A Revolt Against Brahmanism, Bangalore, 1959. 04. Farqubar T.N., Modern Religious Movement in India, New York, 1915. 05. Jr.Robert Hardgrave L, The Dravidian Movements, Bombay, 1965. 06. Mutharasu P., The life of St.Ramalingar, Tirunelveli, 1961. 07. Srinivas M.N., Social Change in Modern India, California, 1966. HISTORY OF TAMILNADU SINCE 1900 A.D. SEMESTER I Code: 14145103 Students are motivated to learn about Modern Tamilnadu History. Socio Political Conditions at the Dawn of 20 th Century in Tamilnadu. 91
Pre Gandhian Freedom Movement in Tamilnadu: Moderates Extremist Terrorists Home Rule Movement. UNIT III: Gandhian Era: Swaraj Party Salt Satyagraha Role of Satyamurthi, Rajaji and Kamaraj. Non Brahmin Movement Rise and Rule of Justice Party Self Respect Movement E.V. Ramaswamy. Formation of Tamil State Rajaji and his Administration Anti Hindi Agitation Kamaraj Origin of Dravidian Parties Rule of D.M.K AIADMK Socio Economic Condition Panchayat Raj in Tamilnadu. 01. Nambi Arrooran K., Tamil Renaissance and Dravidian Nationalism, Madurai: Koodal Publishers, 1980 01. Jr. Hardgrave R.L., The Dravidian Movement, Popular Prakasam, 1965. 02. Majumdar R.C., History of Freedom Movement in India, Calcutta: 1971 03. Nilakanta Sastri, K.A., The Culture and History of Tamils, Calcutta: 1964 04. Pillai, K.K., Social History of the Tamils, Madras: University of Madras, 1969. 05. Sobhanan, B., Temple Entry Movement and the Sivakasi Riots, Madurai: Raj Publishers, 1985. 06. Subramanian B., Social History of the Tamils, D.K.Print World, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1996. DISSERTATION SEMESTER II Code: 14145201 Viva : 14145202 Students are motivated to collect data and draft the rib. This would enable students to be Research Scholars. A Supervisor who is holding a doctoral degree will be allotted 2 research scholar for guidance. The Research scholar ought to choose a topic for doing research in consultation with the supervisor in the beginning of the academic year. Periodical discussion has to be done between the ward and the guide. The scholar has to submit the dissertation on or before the deadline prescribed by the Controller Office. 92
M.Phil History: Those who have joined from the academic year 2014-15 onwards EVALUATION PATTERN Internal Marks : 40 External Marks : 60 INTERNAL: Internal Test : 25 Seminar : 10 Assignment : 5 Total : 40 Three internal tests will be conducted, and the average marks of the best two will be taken for assessment. Question Pattern: Part A 3/5*4 : 12 Part B 2/4*6½ : 13 Total : 25 Regarding seminar, students will be given topics on which they have to make a presentation. Duration of the test 2 Hours EXTERNAL: Question Pattern: Part A 5 (Either or)*4 : 20 Part B 5 (Either or)*8 : 40 Total 60 93