Department of History

Overview

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Department of History was established since the year of establishment of the college in 1946 just one year before the India’s Independence. Bachelor of Arts (History) Programme is a 3 year, full time Programme, which is allocated to six semesters. It offers specialization in History with six core subjects and three subjects in combination with Psychology, Political Science, Hindi, Marathi or Philosophy.

It goals to familiarize the students with nearby, country wide and worldwide information. The consciousness of the Programme is on the records of personalities, activities and ideas that described the past and paved the way for the making of the triumphing. It goals to broaden among the beginners numerous hobbies in historic activities and approaches. It attempts to introduce the scholars to multiple perspectives which may be embraced to understand historic ideas and occasions. It also gives training in historical technique alongside an exposure to allied disciplines like Archaeology, Museology and Conservation, Cultural Studies and Tourism. History is the never-ending communication between the past and the present. It is a systematic narrative of the evolution of human civilization from the earliest of instances to the existing. It is the inquiry not handiest insight about the political realm of the earlier societies however in addition to their social, cultural, administrative and economic aspects. It is that which gives an overall view which in turn facilitates our understanding about the present and plan for the future. As a social science, History encompass the regional, national and international perspectives. The subject of history stands for the exploration of our rich history. It unfolds the graph of human development through the ages.

The Department is continuously running on an assignment to create ardor for Historical consciousness and giving knowledge steering for college students about employability.

It organizes various student-centric and subject-oriented activities within the class throughout the academic year for the development of the students of the college as the future citizens of India.

Objectives

  • It aims to familiarize students with regional, national and international history.
  • It enables higher and holistic understanding of the past.
  • The Programme gives deeper insights into the vital historic events, personalities and ideologies.
  • To aid the learning process by creating researchable environments in the sphere of historical understanding.
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  • To offer students with the expertise and competencies necessary to pursue BA (History) with vital updates and getting to know the micro-level understanding about historical concepts.
  • To endorse critical thinking in History and a positive attitude to professional advancement.
  • To inculcate moral and intellectual thoughts for research aptitude as well as to imbibe the willingness to pursue higher studies.
  • To provide students with a contextualized understanding pertaining to the basic concepts of historical knowledge.

Courses Being Taught

  • FYBA SEM-I History of Modern India (1757 CE-1947CE)
  • FYBA SEM-II Socio-Economic History of Modern India (1757 CE - 1947 CE)
  • SYBA SEM-II Landmarks in World History, 1300 CE.-1919 CE.
  • SYBA SEM-II From the Earliest times to the 6th Century BCE
  • SYBA SEM-IV Landmark in World History,1919 CE. - 1945 CE.
  • SYBA SEM-IV 4th CBC to Early Medieval Period
  • TYBA SEM-V 4 History of Medieval India (1000 CE. –1526 CE.)
  • TYBA SEM-V History of Modern Maharashtra (1818 CE-1960 CE.)
  • TYBA SEM-V Introduction to Archaeology
  • TYBA SEM-V Media and Communication
  • TYBA SEM-V History of the Marathas (1630 CE -1707 CE)
  • TYBA SEM-V History of Contemporary World (1945 CE -2000 CE)
  • TYBA SEM-V Research Methodology and Sources of History
  • TYBA SEM-VI History of Medieval India (1526 CE – 1707 CE)
  • TYBA SEM-VI History of Contemporary India (1947 CE- 2000 CE)
  • TYBA SEM-VI Introduction to Museology and Archival Science
  • TYBA SEM-VI Media and Communication
  • TYBA SEM-VI History of the Marathas (1707 CE - 1818 CE)
  • TYBA SEM-VI History of Asia (1945 CE -2000 CE)
  • TYBA SEM-VI Research Methodology and Sources of History
  • Staff

    Mr. Shramik Kharat

    Head Department

    Assistant Professor

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    Mr. Kevin Salve

    Assistant Professor

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    Mr. Sachin Bande

    Assistant Professor

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    Departmental Associations

    History Association

    The Department organizes various co-curricular activities via History Association. The association affords platform for the discussion at the Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary subject matters. It conducts various competitions like Poster Competition, Essay Competition, Short Film / Documentary making competition, Debate Competition, Elocution competition, Quiz Competition, Class room activities of teaching and learning, Micro-teaching, Research oriented workshops, seminars, conferences, Career Guidance Programme and Study Tours etc.

    Eminent Alumni

    • Ms. Aarati Manerikar

      M.A, B.Ed, SET
      HOD, Asst.Professor, Wilson College, Mumbai

    Board of Studies

    Sr. No.

    Category

    Name

    Designation

    1.

    Head of Department

    Mr. Shramik Kharat

    Bhavan’s College (Autonomous), Andheri, Mumbai 400058, email id- shramik.kharat@bhavans.ac.in , mobile no. 9594938239

    Chairperson

    2.

    Internal Faculty

    Mr. Kevin Salve

    Bhavan’s College (Autonomous), Andheri, Mumbai- 400058, email id- historychb1@bhavans.ac.in , mobile no. 9021523120

    Secretary

    3.

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    Dr. Poulami Sarkar

    Bhavan’s College (Autonomous), Andheri, Mumbai- 400058, email id- historychb2@bhavans.ac.in , mobile no. 9819936906

    Member

    4.

    Two Subject Expert nominated by Academic council outside the parent university

    Dr. Madhumita Bandopadhyay

    M.A, M.Phil, PhD, NET, HOD, Smt. PN Doshi Womens College, Ghatkopar. Email- bkmadhumita@yahoo.co.in Phone- 9987087418

    Member

    5.

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    Dr Sandhya Iyer

    KC College , HSNC University, Churchgate, Mumbai, email id – sandhya.iyer@kccollege.edu.in , mobile no. 9819257586

    Member

    6.

    One Expert nominated by Vice Chancellor

    Dr. Sonali Pednekar

    Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Associations Mulund College of Commerce, Sarojini Naidu Road, Mulund (W), Mumbai – 400080., email id – principal@mccmulund.ac.in, Mobile no. 9820640737

    Member

    7.

    One Representative of industry/corporate /allied area Relating to placement

    Ms. Anwesha Chakroborti

    Marketing Executive, Pharmonix Biologicals Pvt. Ltd., email id – anweshac367@gmail.com , mobile no. 9967404456

    Member

    8.

    One Post graduate meritorious alumnus nominated by Principal

    Ms. Aarati Manerika

    ( M.A, B.Ed, SET), HOD, Asst.Professor, Wilson College, Mumbai., email id – aarati.manerikar@wilsoncollege.edu , mobile no. 9930870977

    Member

    9.

    Co-option by HOD with approval from Principal

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    10.

    Expert from outside the college when special courses of study are to be formulated

    Dr Meher Mistry

    HOD Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, email id- mehermistry76@gmail.com , mobile no. 7506515496

    Member

    11.

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    Dr. Pradeep Digambar Waghmare

    Assistant Professor, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, email id – pradeepwaghmared@gmail.com , mobile no. 9664684825

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    12.

    Other members of staff of the same faculty.

    Dr. Ajay Kamble

    (Geography Department, Bhavan’s College (Autonomous) Andheri), Mumbai- 400058, email id- ajay.kamble@bhavans.ac.in, mobile no. 9867308399

    Member

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    PO, PSO and CO of Revised Syllabus

    PO A student completing Bachelor’s Degree in Arts program will be able to:
    PO-1

    Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciation of the diverse social world in which we live.

    PO-2

    Communicate competently through writing, reading, speaking, and to be able to connect to the world in a meaningful way.

    PO-3

    Acquire knowledge in the field of social sciences, literature and humanities which make them sensitive and sensible citizen

    PO-4

    Develop a knowledge base sufficient to appear for various competitive examinations or choose the post graduate program of their choice

    PO-5

    Develop awareness for human values to enable them to deal with various problems in life with courage and humanity.

    PO-6

    Increase their understanding of the culture and art and contribute to the society by being able to generate solutions for social, political issues at Individual and societal level.

    PSO Description
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    A student completing Bachelor’s Degree in B. A. program in the subject of History will be able to:

    PSO-1

    Write a term paper/ Research paper. Students will be able to learn skills such as writing research papers, articles, taking references, paraphrasing it, doing literature review, data collection, interpretation analysis, and conclusions.

    PSO-2

    Acquire Historical Knowledge. Students of History will gain Historical knowledge through reading reference books, archival sources, journals, articles, etc.

    PSO-3

    Utilize modern tools for Historical Interpretation. students shall be able to utilize e-resources, modern archives, digital libraries as a modern tool of usage

    PSO-4

    Foster their personality and shall learn the true way of adhering to democratic environment. Students shall be able to understand rights and duties mentioned in the Constitution of India.

    PSO-5

    Visit and interpret about Heritage and Historical Places. Student shall be able to learn and understand practical applications of Historical theories, evidences, sources, and events by visiting libraries, archives, historical places. Through that they can learn certain specific field visits, surveys, explorations etc.

    PSO-6

    Learn to use Encyclopedia for better generation of researchable Historical ideas. Students shall be able to understand conceptual frameworks of full explanations and various theories, and interdisciplinary approaches of important concepts.

    PSO-7

    Set the Chronology for Comparative studies. The students shall be able to learn historical events chronologically, with comparative analysis.

    PSO-8

    Strengthen the Intellectual Ability of Students to understand the Ideologies of important Historical Personalities. To be aware of the efforts and the role of our various national leaders, social reformers and freedom fighters in creation of an Independent Nation. That shall build character of History students and shall encourage other students to follow role models.

    Class Paper No. Paper Name Semester Course outcome : students shall be able to
    FYBA History - I History of Modern India 1757 AD -1947 AD 1
    • Analyse the efforts about role of our various national leaders, Social reformers and freedom fighters in achievement of Freedom of India.

    • Enhance the vision of the various social groups in the making of a Modern Liberal Nation.

    • Understand the spirit of the nation and the events that led to its independence.

    FYBA History - I Socio-Economic History of Modern India (1757 AD to 1947 AD) 2
    • Realisation of achieved milestone in the socio- economic sphere while facing the challenges imposed by the colonialism.

    • Understand the British economy of colonial set up for agriculture, revenue, civil, military and trade & commerce.

    • Investigate on development of textile mills, shipping industries, labour movements 

    • Correlate British policies in regards to Education, Press, Communication

    SYBA History - II Landmarks in World History, 1300 A.D.-1945 A.D 3
    • enhance abilities to relate development of the landmark events, concepts and themes in the world history

    • learn the classic age events turning points for human development such as Renaissance, Reformation, Revolutions and transition leading to socio-political, economic and cultural change

    • Able to compare the growth of various civilizations, revolutions, socio-cultural aspects of world history  

    SYBA History - II Landmarks in World History, 1919 A.D.-1945 A.D 4
    • visualise and relate development of the landmark events, concepts and themes in the World History

    • rationally and sensibly educated by the events such as Modernization, Nationalism, totalitarianism leading to socio-political, economic unrest in the world

    SYBA History - III History of Ancient India From the Earliest Times to 6th Century BCE 3
    • Create ancient cultural base of the individual

    • trace the history of India in chronological framework of Ancient Indian Administration, Culture, Polity and Society

    SYBA History - III History of Ancient India From 4th Century BCE to Early Medieval Period 4
    • know the root of the civilization critically

    • acquaint the students with various approaches and interpretations of ancient civilizations in the history of India.

    TYBA History- IV History of Medieval India (1000 CE-1526CE) 5
    • Learn the dynamism of the political, social, cultural, religious progress of Medieval civilization

    • Learn the notable contributions made by the regional power of Vijayanagar and the Bahamani.

    • understand the administrative, social, economic and also cultural spheres of Medieval India.

    TYBA History- IV History of Medieval India (1526 CE-1707CE) 6
    • acquaint the students with the history of India since the emergence of the Mughal rule.

    • understand administration of the Mughal Empire.

    • The horizon of student’s understanding of later medieval India become wide.

    • study the rise of the Maratha Power

    TYBA History- V History of Modern Maharashtra (1818 CE-1960 CE) 5
    • Learn regional history of Maharashtra

    • Know the regional history of our great state of Maharashtra at micro level   

    • Analyse the formation of Maharashtra as a state.

    TYBA History- V History of Contemporary India (1947 CE- 2000 CE) 6
    • understand the process of making the Constitution and the Integration and Reorganization of Indian States

    • Understand independent India/ Introspection: how far we rectified ourselves from previous mistakes. We learnt the challenges India faced in the process of emerging as a nation

    • comprehend the socio-economic changes and progress in science and technology in India

    TYBA History- VI (A) Introduction to Archaeology 5
    • Learn the importance of Archaeological sources, field Archaeology, Exploration and Excavation

    • Encounter with the silent past with the help of archaeological study.

    • Understand the importance of Punch marked coins for comparative chronological analysis 

    TYBA History- VI (A) Introduction to Museology and Archival Science 6
    • Update about the Value our heritage, its significance and its preservation

    • understand the importance of Archival Science in the study of History.

    • encourage students to pursue careers in various Museums and Archives in India and abroad.

    TYBA History- VI (B) Media and Communication 5
    • Urge about the knowing Fundamentals of Communication.

    • introduce to Oral Traditions in Communication and the field of Journalism.

    • familiarize with the various types of Audio-Visual Media

    TYBA History- VI (B) Media and Communication 6
    • acquaint students with the various types of Media

    • Introduced to various modes of communication, developments in Information Technology.

    • understand and correlate the impact of Media on Society.

    TYBA History- VII History of the Marathas (1630 CE – 1707CE) 5
    • Micro-level study of the history of the Maharashtra and the role of Marathas.

    • familiarize students with the literary sources of the history of the Marathas.

    • understand the forces leading to the establishment of Maratha power under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

    TYBA History- VII VII: History of the Marathas (1707 CE – 1818 CE) 6
    • enable the students to understand the processes that led to the expansion of the Maratha Power.

    • appreciate the contribution of the Marathas in the national politics of the 18th century.

    • Understand better the transition period of the Marathas from Royal to Peshwas

    TYBA History- VIII History of Contemporary World (1945 CE – 2000 CE) 5
    • trace some of the major events of Cold War period.

    • Understanding International politics of Cold War.

    • comprehend the ways in which events of the latter half of the twentieth century have influenced the present

    TYBA History- VIII History of Asia (1945 CE-2000 CE) 6
    • dynamism of oil politics, major changes that occurred in Asia during the cold war.

    • Know geo-political history of Asia post-1945.

    • comprehend some of the trends that emerged in Asia

    TYBA History- IX Research Methodology and Sources of History 5
    • Adapt the basics of research methodology in history with a view to promote historical research.

    • understand overview of various types of sources, its significance and interpretation.

    • acquaint students with the new trends and approaches in historiography 

    TYBA History- IX Research Methodology and Sources of History 6
    • Grasp the basics of research methodology in history with a view to promote historical research.

    • Understand the various kinds of sources of history and its interpretation.

    • acquaint with the Trends of various schools of historiography  

    List of Students placed in Various Organizations

    Name of Alumni: Academic Year  Name of your company which have recruited you. Nature of your job.
    Deepa Dubey  2019-20 Shree L.R. Tiwari Jr College  Teaching 
    Riddhi Kundaliya  2020-21 Rahul Education Groups Teacher 
    Feni Pandhi 2019-20 N. L. Dalmia college of Arts, Commerce and Science  Assistant Professor 
    Dipti Jadhav  2017-18 Adarsh Vidyalaya  Teacher 
    Mrs Humaira Khan  2017-18 The Sacred Heart Scholars' Academy  Assistant Teacher 
    Akshata Dilip Ambedkar  2017-18 Siddharth college fort  CHB teacher 
    Shivali agarwal  2018-19 Global mind zone clinic Clinical psychologist 
    VIJAYSHREE DALVI  2019-20 Podar Jumbo kids  Teacher