Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in History
The BA History Programme offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary understanding of the past, with a strong regional, national, and global focus.
Overview
The BA History Programme offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary understanding of the past, with a strong regional, national, and global focus. The curriculum integrates core courses on Goan, Indian, and world history with multidisciplinary, vocational, value-added, and skill enhancement courses. Students explore themes such as culture, heritage, archaeology, historiography, constitutional studies, freedom movements, and contemporary global developments. Practical exposure through museology, archives, heritage tourism, teaching, travel and tourism, and project work equips learners with research, analytical, and professional skills, preparing them for careers in academics, heritage management, tourism, education, and public service.
- Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO-1: Historical Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of chronology, periodisation, historical narratives, major events, personalities, historical trends and lessons of the past that have effect on present times.
- Comprehend the political, economic and social structures and factors that have affected the process of history and changes over a period of time
- Develop critical thinking, effective communicating and writing skills and an appreciation for the subject of History.
PSO-2: Multidisciplinary Perspective
- Integrate knowledge of history, acquire a deeper understanding of the subject and develop a multidisciplinary approach.
- Analyse the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of History in a wider perspective.
PSO-3: Historical Analysis and Practice
- Demonstrate skills in teaching History, heritage tourism, museum curation and archival management in theory and practice.
- Comprehend the changing historiographical trends in the world and develop critical thinking skills.
- Analyse primary and secondary sources, develop a spirit of critical inquiry and historical research.
- Develop an understanding of research methodology in History.
PSO-4: Ethics and Values
- Appreciate human values of mutual respect and acceptance of diverse cultures.
- Uphold the constitutional values and prepare themselves for responsible citizenship.
- Respect the diverse nature of tangible, intangible and natural heritage and take steps towards their conservation and preservation.
Course Structure
Internship of 4 credits should be completed in Semester IV and V.
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) | Value Added Course (VAC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UG-HIS-101: Goa from Earliest Times to Liberation |
UG-HIS-103: Concise History of Goa |
UG-HIS-MDC1: Culture and Heritage of Goa |
UG-HIS-VAC1: Understanding Goa: Liberation and Challenges UG-HIS-VAC2: Making of the Indian Republic |
UG-HIS-SEC1: Heritage Tourism in Goa |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) | Value Added Course (VAC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UG-HIS-102: Goa Since Liberation |
UG-HIS-104: Cultural History of Early India |
UG-HIS-MDC2: Introduction to Constitution of India |
UG-HIS-VAC3: Socio-Religious Reform Movements and National Awakening |
UG-HIS-SEC2: Introduction to Museology |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) | Value Added Course (VAC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UG-HIS-201: Ancient India: Pre-History to 1206 CE UG-HIS-202: Ancient Civilisations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. |
UG-HIS-207: India’s Struggle for Freedom |
UG-HIS-MDC3: Indian Culture and Heritage |
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UG-HIS-SEC3: Introduction to Archives |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-203: Medieval India from 1206 – 1707 CE UG-HIS-204: Goan Heritage and Culture UG-HIS-205: Early Modern Europe |
UG-HIS-VOC1: Introduction to Archaeology |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
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UG-HIS-301: India in Transition: 1707 – 1858 UG-HIS-302: Modern Europe 1789 – 1945 UG-HIS-303: Introduction to Historical Method and Indian Historiography |
UG-HIS-VOC2: Teaching History |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-304: Indian National Movement UG-HIS-305: India Since Independence (1947 – 2004) UG-HIS-306: Contemporary World UG-HIS-PRJ: Project |
UG-HIS-VOC3: Travel and Tourism |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) | Value Added Course (VAC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-101: Goa from Earliest Times to Liberation |
UG-HIS-103: Concise History of Goa |
UG-HIS-MDC1: Culture and Heritage of Goa |
UG-HIS-VAC1: Understanding Goa: Liberation and Challenges UG-HIS-VAC2: Making of the Indian Republic |
UG-HIS-SEC1: Heritage Tourism in Goa |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) | Value Added Course (VAC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-102: Goa Since Liberation |
UG-HIS-104: Cultural History of Early India |
UG-HIS-MDC2: Introduction to Constitution of India |
UG-HIS-VAC3: Socio-Religious Reform Movements and National Awakening |
UG-HIS-SEC2: Introduction to Museology |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) | Value Added Course (VAC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-201: Ancient India: Pre-History to 1206 CE UG-HIS-202: Ancient Civilisations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. |
UG-HIS-207: India’s Struggle for Freedom |
UG-HIS-MDC3: Indian Culture and Heritage |
|
UG-HIS-SEC3: Introduction to Archives |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-203: Medieval India from 1206 – 1707 CE UG-HIS-204: Goan Heritage and Culture UG-HIS-205: Early Modern Europe |
UG-HIS-VOC1: Introduction to Archaeology |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-301: India in Transition: 1707 – 1858 UG-HIS-302: Modern Europe 1789 – 1945 UG-HIS-303: Introduction to Historical Method and Indian Historiography |
UG-HIS-VOC2: Teaching History |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
UG-HIS-304: Indian National Movement UG-HIS-305: India Since Independence (1947 – 2004) UG-HIS-306: Contemporary World UG-HIS-PRJ: Project |
UG-HIS-VOC3: Travel and Tourism |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
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UG-HIS-401: Debates in Indian History UG-HIS-402: Issues and Debates in Goan History UG-HIS-403: Early Modern Europe (1300 – 1750) UG-HIS-404: Doing History |
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| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
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UG-HIS-405: History and Theory UG-HIS-406: Indian National Movement (1857 – 1947) UG-HIS-407: Imperialism, Nationalism and Decolonization in Asia UG-HIS-408: India and the Indian Ocean World |
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- Faculty of Language and Literature
Department of History
Established in 1962, the Department of History fosters critical inquiry and holistic learning, equipping students with strong research foundations and preparing them for diverse academic and professional pathways.
FAQ’s
What type of institution is Chowgule College?
The Department of English, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous), began in 1962 as one of the first and oldest running department.
What type of institution is Chowgule College?
The Department of English, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous), began in 1962 as one of the first and oldest running department.
What type of institution is Chowgule College?
The Department of English, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous), began in 1962 as one of the first and oldest running department.
What type of institution is Chowgule College?
The Department of English, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous), began in 1962 as one of the first and oldest running department.
What type of institution is Chowgule College?
The Department of English, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science(Autonomous), began in 1962 as one of the first and oldest running department.
Career Opportunities
The BA Programme in History offered by the Department of History prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities through a carefully designed blend of core, vocational, value-added and skill-enhancement courses. With a strong foundation in Goan, Indian and world history, along with courses in heritage studies, archaeology, museology, archives, tourism and historiography, graduates are well equipped for careers in teaching, research, heritage management, museums, archives, tourism, civil services, media and cultural institutions. Courses of the programme foster critical thinking, analytical ability and effective communication, enabling students to pursue higher education, professional training and diverse interdisciplinary careers.
