Government Degree College for Women, Srikalahasti

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

The Department of History has been established since the inception of the college. The department has been offering HEP as a conventional group. It evolved into a single major program in 2023-24. Led by experienced faculty, the department offers a good academic experience encompassing community engagement, certificate programs, and experiential learning opportunities. It commemorates National Leaders' Birth and Death Anniversaries, providing students with insights into leadership qualities and sacrifices. This program lays a strong foundation for careers in civil services, law, diplomacy, and education.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand key historical events, movements, and figures across global contexts.

2. Analyze historical sources critically.

3. Recognize the relevance of history in contemporary global and local issues.

4. Grasp major interpretive framework.

5. Appreciate cultural diversity and the role of history in shaping identities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Construct evidence-based arguments in essays, research papers, and presentations.

2. Apply historical understanding to current socio-political and cultural issues

3. Practice ethical scholarship and respect for intellectual property.

4. Critically evaluate historical sources, including context and reliability.

5. Conduct historical research using scholars resources and archives.