P.G. -FIRST SEMESTERCORE COURSE- I- POLITY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE OF INDIA UP TO 1206 A.D.

PAPER CODE-08PHS1401

UNIT-I-Sources in Indian History-Geographical features of India-Its Impact- Pre-historic Culture –Stone Age-Copper Age and Bronze Age-Indus Valley Civilization and its Characteristic features-Social life-Religious Life-Indus Art-Script- Vedic and Later Vedic Age- Political Institutions-Social life- Religious ideas and rituals-Position of Women-Caste System

UNIT-II- Religious ferment in 6th Century B.C.- Buddhism–Jainism-Mahajanapadas-Rise of Magadha and Nandas-Macedonian Invasions and its Impact-Mauryan Empire- Ashoka-His Contribution to Buddhism-Edicts of Ashoka-Mauryan Administration-Kautilya and Arthasastra-Mauryan Art, Architecture and Sculpture

UNIT-III-Post Mauryan India-Indo-Greeks-Sungas-Kanvas-Karavela of Kalinga- Kushanas-Kanishka-Hinayana and Mahayana form of Buddhism-Gandhara, Mathura School of Arts-Satavahanas-Contribution to Art and Culture

UNIT-IV- The Classical Age: Samudra Gupta- Chandragupta II- Changes in Political Organisation- Society-Literature, Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Astrology and Medicines- Universities: Nalanda, Vikramashila and Vallabhi-Harshavardhana-Travel Accounts of Hsuan Tsang- Chalukyas –Rashtrakhutas-Contribution to Art and Architecture.

UNIT-V-Rajput Age: Origin of Rajputs-Society-Culture- Position of Women-Feudalism-Religious Philosophies-Political and Social condition of India on the Eve of Arab invasion- Mohamed Bin Qasim- Turkish Invasion-Mohamed of Gazni-Mohamed of Ghor- Muslim Invasion and its impact

REFERENCES:-1. Basham. A.L., The Wonder that was India, Grover Press, Newyork, 1954.2. Basham. A.L., Aspects of Ancient Indian Culture, 3. Basham, A.L., Studies in Indian History and Culture.4. Kosambhi, D.D., The Culture and Civilization of ancient India: In Historical

Outline5. Majumdar, R.C., History and Culture of Indian People6. Thapar, Romila, Ancient India: Social History,7. Sharma, R.S., Aspects of Political Ideas and Institution in Ancient India8. Sharma, L.P., History of Ancient India9. Luniya, B.N., Evolution of Indian Culture10. Choudhari, S.C., Social, Cultural and Economic History of India-Ancient Times11. Choudhari, S.C., Social, Cultural and Economic History of India-Medieval Times

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P.G.-FIRST SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-II -HISTORY OF ENGLAND FROM 1688 TO 1945 A.D.PAPER CODE-08PHS1402

UNIT-I- The Glorious Revolution-William III-Mary-Act of Settlement-Queen Anne-

Union of England and Scotland-Hanoverian Succession-George I- George-II- Parliament

under two Georges- Whig Oligarchy-Walpole-Pitt the Elder

UNIT-II- George-III-Personal Rule-Pitt the Younger-Act of Union 1800- England and

Napoleon Bonaparte-The Methodist Movement-John Wesley-George Whitefield-Impact

of Methodist Movement

UNIT-III- Agrarian and Industrial Revolutions-Impact-Labour Movement-George-IV-

Castlereagh-Canning-Labour Legislations

UNIT-IV-William IV-Queen Victoria- Prime Ministers of Victoria-Melbourne-Sir

Robert Peel-Palmerston-Disraeli and Gladstone- Chartist Movement-The Eastern

Question-The Oxford Movement-Victorian Writers and Thinkers

UNIT-V- End of Splendid Isolation-First World War and England- Edward VII-George

V-Edward-VIII- George VI- Rise of Labour Party- Second World War and England.

REFERENCES:1. Woodward, F.L., A History of England2. Sir George Clark, English History –A Survey3. Krishnamurthi, V.M., Political and Constitutional History of England (Tamil)4. Adams, G.B., Constitutional History of England5. Low, Sir S., The Governance of England, 19146. Ramsay Muir, British History7. Warner and Marting, Ground work of British History8. Carter, E.H., and Mears, R.A.J., A History of Great Britain9. Southgate, G.W., A Textbook of Modern English History, Vol. 1 and 210. Ramachandran, T.R., Constitutional History of England (Tamil)11. Mahajan, V.D., England Since 1688

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P.G.-FIRST SEMESTER CORE COURSE –III-ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE UPTO 1258 A.D.

PAPER CODE-08PHS1403UNIT-I- Creation of Mankind-Adam, Noah and Inundation, Abraham, Ismail and Ishak-

Sacrifice, Mosus and Ten Commandments, The Arabian Peninsula-Jahilia Period-Prophet

Mohamed-Meccan Life -Meditation-Revelation-Nocturnal Journey-Hijra-Zayd-Ibn-

Haridha-Medenese Life- Wars-Conquest of Makka-Farewell Pilgrimage-Demise

UNIT-II- Islam-Faith-Five Pillars- 1)Kalima, 2)Salah (Prayer) 3)Sawm(Fasting),

4)Zakath, 5)Haj Pilgrimage-Stay at Makka-Kaaba, Medina-Halt at Mina-March to Arafa-

Nocturnal Stay at Musthalifa-Stone Throwing-Qurbani-Id-Ul-Adha, Quran-Hadees

UNIT-III-The Orthodox Caliphate: 1)Abu Bakr-The Battle of Yamama-Suppression of

the False Prophets-Arabia Conquered-Canonization of Quran 2) Umar the Great-

Conquest of Syria, Iraq, Persia, Egypt, Palestine-Alexandria-Library of Alexandria-

3)Uthman-Quran Controversy-Allegations and Murder 4)Caliph Ali-Battle of Camel-

Ayisha-The Struggle between Ali and Muawiyyah-His Murder

UNIT IV: Muawiyyah-the founder of Ummayad Caliphate-Tragedy of Karbala-Murder

of Al-Hussain-Zenith of the Ummayad Power-Abdul Malik-Besiege of Makka-Abdulla-

Ibn-Zubair-Fall of Ummayads-Political Administration-Their Contribution to Culture-

Decline and Downfall of Ummayyads

UNIT-V-The Formation of abbasid Caliphate-Al-Saffa-Al-Mansur-Burmakids-Zenith of

the Abbasid Caliphate, Harun-al-Rashid-Al-Mamum, Political Administration under

Abbasids-Their Contribution to Culture-Disintegration of Abbasids Caliphate-Hulagu-

The Last Champion of Islam

REFERENCES:

1. “The Holy Quran” Text, Translation and Commentary, Allama Yusuf Ali., A., Ripon Printing Press, Bull Road, Lahore by Mirza Muhammad Sadiq

2. “Tharjumathul quran” Tamil Translation of the Holy Quran with Arabic Text by Allama A.K. Abdul Hameedh Baqavi, Edited and Published by A;K. A Abdussamad, M.A., Baqavi Publishers, 47, Maraikayar Labbai Street, Chennai-I, IV Edition , 1978.

3. “History of the Arabs”, Phillip K. Hitti, 1970, The Macmillan Press Ltd.4. “A Short History of the Saracens” Ameer Ali Syed, 1926, Kitab Bhavan,

New Delhi5. “The Empire of the Arabs” John Bagot Glub, 1963, Hodder and Stroughton6. The Cambridge History of Islam, Vol. I, Edited by P.M. Holf, Ann K.S.

Lampton and Bernad Lewis, 1977, Cambridge University Press.

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P.G.-FIRST SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-IV-HISTORY OF USA FROM 1865 TO 1992PAPER CODE-08PHS1404

UNIT- I-Reconstruction: Presidential Reconstruction: Lincoln – Johnson -Congressional

Reconstruction and Southern States Reconstruction – Rise of Big Business – Trust and

Corporation– Anti trust Legislation

UNIT-II-Agrarian Unrest – Granger Movement – Populist Movement – Organisation of

Labour: National Labour Union – Knights of Labour – The American Federation of

Labour – Growth of American Imperialism

UNIT- III-Progressive Era: Theodore Roosevelt: Domestic Policy and Foreign Policy –

William.H.Taft: Dollar Diplomacy – Woodrow Wilson: America and First World –

Fourteen Points- League of Nations

UNIT-IV-America between two world wars: Coolidge – Hoover: Great Depression –

F.D. Roosevelt and New Deal Policy – America at World War II – U N O – Cold war

UNIT-V-Civil Rights Movement – Women’s Rights Movement – John.F.Kennedy –

Lyndon B Johnson – Nixon – Ford – Carter – Regan – George Bush Senior –

Technological Progress of USA – Military and Space Programme – Foreign Policy of

USA(1945-1992)

REFERENCES:

1 C.P. Hill – A History of USA

2 H.B. Parkes – A History of USA

3 S.E.Morrison – Oxford History of American People

4 R Aklen, Alice Magenis – A History of the United States

5 Miller W – A History of USA

6 K Nambi Arooran – A History of USA

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P.G.- FIRST SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-V-INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF INDIAPAPER CODE-08PHS1405

UNIT-I-Political Leaders and freedom fighters: Dadhabai Nauroji- Gopala Krishna

Gokhale-B.G. Tilak- V.O.C-Subramania Siva-Annie Besant-Gandhiji- Jawaharlal Nehru-

Netaji-Abul Kalam Azad-Bhagat Singh-Dr. Zakir Hussain

UNIT-II-Social Reformers: Raja Ram Mohan Roy-Swamy Dayanandha Saraswathi-

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa-Vivekananda-Sir Syed Ahmed Khan-Jothibai Pule-

Vinobava- Dr. Ambedkar-Narayana Guru- Vaikundasamy

UNIT-III-Poets and Writers: Rabindranath Tagore and Shanti Nikethan- Allama Iqbal-

Saroji Naidu-Bharathi-T.V. Kalyana Sundara Mudaliar-Maraimalai Adigal-Kalki

UNIT-IV- Scientists: Ramanujam-Sir.C.V. Raman-Jagadish Chandra Bose-Homi

Jahangir Baba-M.S. Swaminathan-Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

UNIT-V- Intellectuals of Tamilnadu: St. Ramalinga- Rajaji- Periyar E.V.R-Qaid-I-

Milleth-Muthulakshmi Reddy- N.S.Krishnan-C. Annadurai

REFERENCES:

1. Abdul Kalam Azad, India Wins Freedom

2. Abdul Kalam, A.P.J., Wings of Fire

3. Noorani, A.G., Dr. Jakir Hussain

4. Ram Chandra Gupta, Great Political Thinkers (East and West)

5. Encyclopaedia of Great men of India, The Great Rulers, Vol.I

6. Encyclopaedia of Great men of India, The Great Leaders and Statesmen, Vol. II

7. Encyclopaedia of Great men of India, The Great Reformers and Saints, Vol. III.

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P.G. – SECOND SEMESTERCORE COURSE-VI-POLITY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN MEDIEVAL INDIA

FROM 1206 A.D. TO 1757 A.D.PAPER CODE-08PHS2406

UNIT-I- Sources -Foundation of Delhi Sultanate -Slave Dynasty-Aibeck-Iltumish and Balban, Khilji Imperialism-Significance and Implications-Administrative and Marketing Regulations and their impact on State and the PeopleNew Orientation of State Policies under Mohammed-Bin-Tuglaq-Ibn-Batuta-Public Works of Feroz Shah Tuglaq- Society-Caste System and Status of Women –Contribution of Delhi Sultanate for Architecture, Religious Policy-Administrative system Muslim Mystic Movement-Role of the Vaishnava Revivalist Movement-Impact of Hindu Society on Muslim Social LifeUNIT-II- The Vijaya Nagar Empire: Its Origin and Growth-Contribution to Art, Literature and Culture-Social and Economic Condition-System of Administration-Break up of Vijaya Nagar Empire- Bhamini Kingdoms -Establishment of the Portuguese Control in the Indian Ocean-Its Political and Economic ConsequencesUNIT-III-Establishment of Mogul Rule in India: Babur’s Invasion-First Battle of Panipet1526-Rana Sanga and the Battle of Kanwa-Causes and Consequences Humayun, Sur Interegnum-Sher Shah and his administration-The Mogul Empire under Akbar-New Concept of Monarchy under Akbar-His Conquest and Consolidation – Jahangir and Noorjahan -Shahjehan-Golden Period-AurangazebUNIT-IV-Nature of the Mogul State: Society under Moguls-Contribution to Art and Architecture-Their Religious Policy.Land Revenue Administration-Mansabdari and Jagirdary System-Land structure and role of Zamindars-Agrarian Relations-The Military OrganisationUNIT-V-Marathas- Rise -Shivaji-The Relationship of Marathas with Moguls- Peshwas - Their Contribution to Society and Administration, Sikhs and Guru NanakMAPS:

1. Alavuddin Khilji’s Conquest2. Akbar’s Empire3. Aurangazeb’s Empire4. Vijyanagar Empire under Krishna Deva Raya5. Maratha Empire under Shivaji

REFERENCES:1. Researches in the History of India 1200-1750, Habib Irfan (ed), Delhi, OUP, 1992.2. Agrarian System of Mogul India, Habib Irfan (Ed)3. History and Culture of Indian People Majumdar, R.C., (Ed), Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,

1960, Bombay.4. Sultanate of Delhi, 711-1556 A.D., Srivastava., A.L.5. The Mogul Empire, 1526-1803 A.D., Srivastava, A.L.,6. The Cambride Economic History of India, Vol. I., TapanRay Chander and Irfan Habib.7. Mogul rule in India: S.R. Sarma8. History of Medieval India, Iswari Prasad9. Society and Culture in Medieval India: M.P. Srivastava10. Medieval Indian Culture, Dr. A.L. Srivastava

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P.G.-SECOND SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-VII-POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF TAMILNADU UPTO 1336

PAPER CODE-08PHS2407

UNIT-I-Geographical Features-Sources-Races of Tamilnadu-Sangam Age: Sangam

Chieftains-Sangam Polity-Social Life-Religious Life-Literature-Position of Women-

Aryanisation-Impact-Kalabhras-Identity Crisis

UNIT-II-The Age of Pallavas: Mahendravarman-I-Narasimhavarman-Political

Relations-Chalukyas-Administration-Social Economic Condition-Pallava Contribution to

Art, Architecture and Literature-Bhakthi Movement

UNIT-III-Early Cholas-Imperial Cholas-Rajaraja I –Rajendra I -Kulottunga I-

Administration under the Cholas-Socio-Economic condition-Religion-Art, Architecture

and Literature under the Cholas

UNIT-IV-The Age of Early and Later Pandyas: Political History of Later Pandya -The

Hoysalas-Political History-Administration under the Pandyas-Socio economic and

religious condition-Education and Literature

UNIT-V- Muslim Invasion: Malik Kafur-Madurai Sultanate-Art and Architecture-

Language and Education-Impact of Muslim Rule.

REFERENCES

1. Krishnasamy Iyengar, Topics in South Indian History2. Nilakanta Sastri, K.A., A History of South India3. Nilakanta Sastri, K.A., The Pandyan Kingdom.4. Pillai, K.K., History of Tamilnadu5. Krishnasamy Iyengar, South Indian History6. Rajayyan, History of Tamilnadu7. Sadasivapandarattar, Tamilaga Varalaru

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P.G.-SECOND SEMESTERCORE COURSE-VIII-HISTORY OF EUROPE FROM 1453 TO 1815 A.D.

PAPER CODE-08PHS2408

UNIT-I- The Rise of National Monarchies-Spain-England-Spain-Portugal-France-

Maritime Discoveries of 15th and 16th centuries- Renaissance-Colonization–Ferdinand,

Isabella and Charles V of Spain

UNIT-II- Reformation-The Counter Reformation-Effects-Phillip II of Spain-Foreign

Policy-Dutch War of Independence-Causes for the Success of Dutch-Decline of Spain-

The Defeat of Spanish Armada

UNIT-III- France under Henry IV-Growth of Royal absolutism-Cardinal Richelieu

Cardinal Mazarin-Louis-XIII- The Thrity Years War- Treaty of Westphalia-Louis XIV-

Foreign Policy-Religious Policy-Colbertism

UNIT-IV- Rise of Russia-Peter the Great-Catherine II-Russia’s war with Turkey-Rise of

Prussia-The Great Elector-Frederick the Great-Maria Theresa –War of Austrian

Succession-The Seven Years War-Joseph II of Austria

UNIT-V- The Baroque Age- Science and Technology in 17th and 18th Centuries-The

Anglo-French Rivalry for overseas Colony- French Revolution- Causes-Results-

Napoleon Bonaparte-Continental System-Battle of Waterloo-Fall of Napoleon-Vienna

Congress-Concert of Europe

REFERENCES:1. Khurana, A.L., Modern Europe (1453-1815)2. South Gate, G.W., A Text of Modern European History (1453-1661)3. South Gate, G.W., A Text of Modern European History (1643-1848)4. Scheville: A History of Europe5. David Thomson: Europe Since Napoleon6. Fisher: A History of Europe7. Rukmani, K., History of Europe 1453 to 1789.8. Rao, B.V., History of Europe

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P.G.-SECOND SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-IX- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

PAPER CODE-08PHS2409

UNIT-I- Meaning, Nature and Scope of International Relations- International Politics and

International Relations- Elements of National Power-Diplomacy-Types of Diplomacy

UNIT-II-League of Nations-Structure, Organisation, Functions and Achievements of the

League-Washington Conference-Geneva Protocol-Locarno Pact-Kellogg Briand Pact

UNIT-III- Rise of Nazism and Fascism-Japanese Imperialism-Policy of Appeasement-

Collapse of Collective Security and Outbreak of the World War-II-UNO

UNIT-IV-Cold War-Truman Doctrine and Marshal Plan-Military Alliances-NATO-

CENTO-ANZUS-SEATO-European Union-Arab Leagure-OPEC-OAU-Common Wealth

–SAARC

UNIT-V- Disarmament and Arms Control-NPT-NTBT-SALT-Foreign Policy of USA-

Foreign Policy of USSR-India’s Foreign Policy with US and USSR- India and China-

India and Pakistan

REFERENCES

1. Johari, J.C., International Relations and Politics: Theory and Practice

2. Rama, S, Melkote and Narasimha Rao, A., International Relations

3. Palmer and Perkins, International Relations

4. Panikkar, K.M., The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

5. Ogg D. Zink, Theory of International Relations

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P.G.-SECOND SEMESTERE.D.C--I: INDIAN CONSTITUTION

PAPER CODE-08PHS2601UNIT-I- Constitutional History of India before Independence-Constituent Assembly-The

Making of the Constitution-Sources of the Constitution-Drafting Committee

UNIT-II- Salient features of the Constitution-The Preamble-Fundamental Rights-

Directive Principles of State Policy-Fundamental Duties

UNIT-III-Separation of Powers-The Executive-The President and Vice-President-

Method of Election-Powers and Functions- The Cabinet-Prime Minister-Chief Minister-

Governor-Powers and Functions

UNIT-IV-Legislature-Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha-Method of Elections- Powers and

Functions-State Legislature-Judiciary in India-Independence of Judiciary-Law Making

Process-Judicial Activism-Constitutional Amendments

UNIT-V-The Planning Commission-Controller and Auditor General of India-Powers-

Finance Commission-Functions and Powers-Election Commission-Powers and Functions

REFERENCES:

1. Basu, D.D., Introductionof the Indian Constitution

2. Pylee, P.V., The Constitutional History of India

3. Subash Kashyap, Our Parliament

4. Santhanam, K., Union-State Relations in India

5. Granville Austin, The Indian Constitution

6. Pandey, A.K., The Indian Constitution

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P.G. –THIRD SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-X- POLITY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE OF INDIA FROM 1757 A.D. TO 1947 A.D.

PAPER CODE-08PHS3410

UNIT-I-European Penetration-Battle of Plassey-Battle of Buxar-British Relations with Native Powers-Anglo-Mysore Wars-Anglo-Maratha Wars-Anglo-Sikh Wars-Growth of Indology-Social and Cultural Policy of East India Company-Policy of Non-Interference-Christian Missionaries-Growth of Humanitarianism

UNIT-II- Educational Policy of British-Early efforts-Spread of Western System of Education-Impact on Indian Society-Journalistic Activity-Policy of Divide and Rule-Racial Antagonism of the British Rulers-Ruin of Artisans and Craftsmen-Poverty and Famines

UNIT-III- Socio-Religious Reform Movement-Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, The Ramakrishna Mission, The Theosophical Movement, The Aligarh Movement-The Muslim Reformist Movements-The Dar -Ul-Deoband-Ahamadiya Movement

UNIT-IV-Emergence of Middle Class-Position of Women-Legislation concerning Women-Caste Movements with reference to Maharashtra, Kerala and Andhra-Peasant Revolts-Deccan Riots, Mopilla Uprising-Tribal Revolts in Central and Eastern India

UNIT-V-The Freedom Struggle-Role of thinkers, Writers, Press, Literature, Women and Youth in National Movement- Emergence of New Social Classes-Communalism-Its Social and Cultural base.

REFERENCES:- 1. New Cambridge History of India2. Desai, A.R., Social Background to Indian Nationalism3. Sumit Sarkar, Modern India 1885-19474. Bipan Chandra, Communalism in Modern India5. Mujeeb, M., The Indian Muslims6. Anil Seal, Emergence of Indian Nationalism7. Srinivas, M.N., Social Change in Modern India8. Desai, A.R., Peasant Struggle in India.

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P.G.-THIRD SEMESTERCORE COURSE-XI-POLITCAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF

TAMILNADU FROM 1336 A.D. TO 1987 A.D.

PAPER CODE-08PHS3411

UNIT -I -Sources: Tamilnadu under Vijayanagar: The Expedition of Kumarakampana – Administration – Impacts of Vijayanagar Empire in Tamilnadu – Nayaks of Madurai,

Gingee and Tanjore – Art and Architecture

UNIT-II-Advent of Europeans: Carnatic wars – Tanjore Marathas – Sethupathy’s Ramnad – Tondaimans of Pudukkottai – Poligar Revolt – South Indian Rebellion – Vellore Mutiny

UNIT -III-British Administration in Tamilnadu: Ryotwari System – Growth of Education – Evolution of Judiciary – Local Self Administration – Socio-Economic Changes – Contribution of Christian Missionaries – Growth of Tamil Literature

UNIT-IV-Tamilnadu during Freedom Struggle: V.O.C. – Bharathi – Subramaniya Siva – Thiru.V.Ka – Justice Party – Self Respect Movement – Vedharanya March – Quit India Movement

UNIT- V-Tamilagam after Independence: Linguistic Re-organisation of States – Rajaji – Kamaraj – C.N.Annadurai – M.Karunanithi – M.G.R.- Industrialization – Progress of Education– Position of Women –Growth of Tamil Language and Arts

REFERENCES:

1. K.A.N. Sastri – History of South India

2. K.Rajayyan – South Indian Rebellion

3. N.K.Mangala Murugesan – Self Respect Movement

4. Nambi Arooran – Tamil Renaissance

5. K.K.Pillani – Tamilaga Varalarum Panpadum

6. Ma.Po.Si – Viduthalai Poril Tamilagam Vol I & II

7. V.T.Chellam – History of Tamilnadu

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P.G.-THIRD SEMESTERCORE COURSE- XII- HISTORY OF FAR EAST FROM 1800 TO 1975 A.D.

PAPER CODE-08PHS3412

UNIT-I-China at the beginning of the 19th century – Political system, Society – The

Opium wars – The Taiping Rebellion – Partition of China 1861-1894 – Reform

Movements in China – Boxer’s Rebellion

UNIT-II-Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunates –Opening of Japan to the West – Meiji

Era – First Sino-Japanese war – Rise of Imperialism in Japan

UNIT-III- Manchu reform Programme – 1911 Revolution – Yuan-Shi-Kai – 21 demands

–May Fourth Movement – Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen – Three Principles – Rise of Kuomintang

Party Chiang- Kai-Sheik

UNIT-IV-Rise of Militarism in Japan – Anglo-Japanese Alliance – Russo-Japanese war -

Manchurian Crisis – Second Sino-Japanese war – Japan and Second World War -

Allied occupation of Japan (1945-1952)

UNIT-V - Rise of Communism and Civil war in China – China under Mao-Tse-Tung –

Economic Policies – Great Leap forward movement – Communes – Hundred flowers

movement – Socialist educational Campaigns – Cultural revolution –Japan and China in

World affairs

REFERENCES:

1 Clyde and Beers – The Far East2 Claude a Bur – Asia in the Modern world3 Latourette – A History of Japan4 Hinton – Communist China in world Politics5 Hudson – The Far East and World Politics6 Vinacke – A History of the Far East in Modern Times7 J.P.Fox – Germany and Far Eastern Crisis 8 I.C.Y.Hsu – The Rise of Modern China

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P.G.-THIRD SEMESTER ELECTIVE-I-JOURNALISM PAPER CODE- 08PHS3501

UNIT-I- Introduction to Journalism- Definition-Meaning-Nature and Scope of

Journalism-Development of Journalism in the West-Growth of Journalism in India-Role

of Press in India’s Freedom Struggle-Mass Communication-Electronic Media-Impact of

Mass media on Society.

UNIT-II- News-Definition-Kinds of News-News Value-Sources of News- News

Agencies -Distortion of News- -Media War

UNIT-III- Reporting- Kinds of Report- Characteristic features of a Reporter-Inverted

Pyramid form of Writing-Interview-Various types of Interviews-Crime Reporting-

Investigative Reporting-Investigative Reporting in India-Tamilnadu

UNIT-IV- Editing-Organisation of News Paper Office-Editor-Sub-Editor-Headline-

Lead-Editorial Features- Letters to Editor-Book Review -Development of Printing

Technology-Advertisements

UNIT-V- Proof Reading -Page make up-Various types of page makeup and their

advantages-Press Laws in India-From Lord Wellesley to 1947: Defamation-Official

Secrets Act-Contempt of Court-Press Council of India-Prachar Bharathi Act-Freedom of

Press in the Indian Context-Fourth Estate

Field Visit to a News Paper Office

REFERENCES:-1. Ahuja, Introduction to Journalism2. Ramachandra Iyer, Quest for News, Macmillan.3. George Hogenberg, The professional Journalist, Oxford IBH4. Kamath, M., Professional Journalism5. Natarajan, J., History of Indian Journalism6. George, A. Hough, News Writing.7. Swati Chauhan and Navin Chandra, Journalism Today: Principles,

Practices and Challenges8. Mohan Ram, Dr. K., Tamil Press and The Colonial Rule, Prism Books.

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P.G.THIRD SEMESTER

ELECTIVE-II: INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

PAPER CODE-08PHS3502

UNIT-I-Evolution of Indian Administration-Kautilya-Mughal Period-British Legacy-

Parliamentary Democracy-Federation

UNIT-II- Union Government and Administration-Cabinet Committees-Cabinet

Secretariat-P.M.O-Advisory Bodies-Boards and Commission

UNIT-III- District Administration-Collector-Law and Order-District Administration and

Panchayat Raj Institutions-Role and Functions

UNIT-IV-Forms of Public Undertakings-All India Services- Role and Functions-UPSC-

TNPSC- Training

UNIT-V-Administrative Reforms- Problems-The National Development Council-Process

of Plan Formulation-Criminalisation of Politics-Welfare Administration- Lok Pal and

Lok Adalats

REFERENCES

1. Mukhi, H.R., Indian Administration

2. Avasti Maheswari, Indian Administration

3. Sriram, Local Government in India

4. Avasti Maheswari, Indian Administration

5. Vishnoo Bhushan, Indian Administration

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P.G.-FOURTH SEMESTER

CORE COURSE-XIII- HISTORIOGRAPHYPAPER CODE-08PHS4413

UNIT-I-Historical Theory: Definition, Nature and Scope of History-Kinds of History-

Uses and abuses of History-History and allied disciplines-Is History Science or Art?-

Historical Objectivity-Historicism and historical relativism-The Philosophy of History-

Progress and time

UNIT-II-History of Historical Writing-Graeco-Roman Historiography-Church

Historiography-Medieval Historiography-The Humanist Age-The Reformation

UNIT-III-Modern Historiography: The Romantic Age-Age of Enlightenment-The

German and English Historians-Marxist interpretation of History-Subaltern Studies-Post

Modernism

UNIT-IV-Indian Historical Tradition: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Historiography-

Kalhana-Amir Khusrau, Ibn Batuta, Barani, Abul Fazal,-V.A. Smith-J.N. Sarkar, K.A.N.

Sastri, D.D. Kosambi

UNIT-V- Methodology:-The Mechanics of Thesis making-Preliminary Operations-

analytical Operations-Synthetic Operations-Concluding Operations

REFERENCES:1. Sheik Ali, B., History: Its Theory and Method2. Carr, E.H., What is History, London, 1969.3. Subramanian, N., Historiography & Research Methodology4. Hasan Mohibbul (Ed), Historians of Medieval India, Meerut, 1968.5. Luniya, B.N., Some Historians of Medieval India, Agra, 1969.6. Majumdar, R.C., Historiography in Modern India, Bombay, 1970.7. Sreedharan, E., A Text book of Historiography 500 B.C. to 2000 A.D.8. Rajayyan, K., Historiography

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P.G.-FOURTH SEMESTER

CORE COURSE XIV-HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION (EXCLUDING INDIA)PAPER CODE-08PHS4414

UNIT-I-Introduction: Culture and Civilization-Origin and Growth of Civilizations-Pre-

historic cultures: Stone Age-Social, Economic and Religious life.

UNIT-II- Egyptian Civilization: Political, Socio-economic and religious life-Art and

Architecture- Intellectual achievements: Astronomy, Mathematics, Medicine and

Philosophy

UNIT-III- Mesopotomian Civilization:-Sumerian, Babylonian, Assiriyan and Chaldean

Civilization-Political system-Law and religion-Art and Literature-The Persian,

Phoenician and Hebrew Civilization: Contribution to religion, art and politics

UNIT-IV-Ancient Greece and Rome-Hellenic thought and culture-Society, Economy,

Law, Science, Philosophy, Religion-Art and Literature

UNIT-V- Byzantine and Saracenic Civilization: Christianity - Islam:-Contribution to

Religion, Society, Science, Art and Literature-Medieval European Society.

REFERENCES:

1. Swain, J.E., A History of World Civilization 2. Gokhale, B.K., Introduction to Western Civilization3. Wall Bank Taylor, History of World Civilization4. Allen Gardinal, Egypt of Pharaoh5. Wells, H.G., A Short History of the World6. Arnold J. Toynbee, A Study of History

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ELECTIVE-III-HUMAN RIGHTSPAPER CODE-08PHS4503

UNIT-I-Definition and Nature of Human Rights-Evolution of the concept of Human

Rights- Magna Carta (1215)-Bill of Rights(1689)-Social Contract Theory-The

Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789)-Theories of rights-Principles of Human Rights

UNIT-II-Human Rights and UNO-Universal Declaration of Human Rights-International

Covenant on Civil and Political Rights-International Covenant on Economic, Social and

Cultural Rights-U.N. Human Rights Commission-U.N. High Commission for Human

Rights-U.N.Human Rights Committee-Role of N.G.O.s

UNIT-III- Human Rights in Indian Context-Fundamental Rights- Directive Principles of

State Policy-Fundamental Duties-The Role of Supreme Court-Judicial Activism-V.R.

Krishna Iyer-Right to Information

UNIT-IV- Contemporary Challenges-Child Labour-Women Rights-Bonded Labour-

Depressed Classes-Rural and Urban Labourers-Problem of Refugees-Capital Punishment

UNIT-V-National and State Human Rights Commissions-Its functions-Problems and

Prespectives-Minority Commission-Rights and Functions-National Commission of

Women-National Commission of SC’s and ST’s-Human Rights Courts.

REFERENCES:

1. Leah Levin, Human Right, NBHD, 19982. Krishna Iyer, V.R., Dialectics and dynamics of Human rights in India3. Nirmal, C.J., Human Rights in India4. Upendra Baxi, The Right to be Human, 19875. Upendra Baxi, The Crisis of the Indian Legal System, Vikas, 1982

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ELECTIVE-IV-: TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

PAPER CODE-08PHS4504

UNIT-I-Definition of Tourism-Growth of Travel through Ages-Factors influencing the

growth of Tourism-Basic Components of Tourism-Types of Tourism

UNIT-II- Economic and Social Significance of Tourism-Types of Transport-Air

Transport-Rail Transport-Sea Transport

UNIT-III-Planning for Tourism-Marketing in Tourism-Assessment of Tourism –Demand

and Supply-Advertising-Publicity-Modern Trends in Tourism

UNIT-IV- Role of Travel Agency in Tourism-Setting up of a Travel Agency-Functions of

Travel Agency-Tour Operator-IATA and it functions-TAAI

UNIT-V- Travel Formalities: Passport-Visa-Importance of Health Certificate-Foreign

Exchange-Mode of Payment-travel Accounting Procedures-Airline Payments-Budgeting

- Commission from Principles

REFERENCES:

1. Sinha, P.C., Tourism Marketing

2. Akshay Kumar, Tourism Management

3. Mohinder Chand, Travel Agency Management

4. Bhatia, A.K., International Tourism Management

5. Praveen Sethi, Handbook of Effective Travel and Tourism

6. Bhatia A.K., Tourism Development: Principles and Practices

7. Satish Tiwari, Tourism Development and Planning

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