VISION AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

History is important branch of Social Science and the students of History are meant to be
conscious, aware, analytical rational and responsible Social Scientists. Under the CBCS patterns
of each semester, is devoted to the study of particular Historical phase with a critical appreciation
of the past. In departing a passion for learning about the past makes the students ready for the
future, through a better understanding of the contemporary world as they come to know about the
evolution of their own society, polity and economy in relation to the greater world. And in arousing
a deep passion to study the past, enable them to cultivate a skill for historical thinking. A
continuous importance to evidences, facts and rationality built in them an enthusiast, looking for
the past for a better comprehension of the present problems in their locality, province, nation The
Department of History, Aliah University does not restrict itself to class-room teaching
methodology alone, it is the basic approach of the department to create a workable interdisciplinary
system to teach and assess. The teaching-learning process ranges from interactive sessions,
discussions, workshops and presentations. In order to initiate the students and motivate them to
develop analytical understanding both of the present and the past seminar papers are introduced at
different levels to develop their research skills. Outstanding academicians and historians are
always invited for brilliant interactive sessions with the students. Lectures are organized by the
Department, with scholars of national and international fame to motivate students. The evaluation
criteria form an important part of the teaching learning process, as the students acquires the skill
and ability for seeking a continuous comprehensive evaluation of all the competencies required in
the area. The students inculcate both theoretical concepts and practical knowledge through
presentations, class participation through projects, seminar papers, dissertations, field visits and
internships to acquire a sound knowledge of historiography, documentation, museum, mapping
and archaeological understanding, making them fit to take up any competitive examinations. The
students are also imparted with the knowledge about the relevance of History in different
competitive examinations.