Objectives of the Department
The term History has been derived from the Greek words “Historia” the word history means enquiry or research. Broadly speaking, the systematic study of the life of mankind is delt in history. The study of History gives as on account of the evolution of the culture of mankind since ancient times. History presents an ocean of experiences of different people. It retraces the transition of mans life from barbarism to civilization. The study of history has been useful to man in many ways.
The main objectives of teaching History may be as follows:
- To promote an understanding of the processes of change and development through which human societies have evolved to their present stage of development.
- To promote an understanding of the common roots of human civilization and an appreciation of the basic unit of mankind.
- To develop an appreciation of the contribution made by various cultures to the total heritage of mankind.
- To foster the understanding that the mutual interaction of various cultures has been an important factor in the progress of mankind.
- To facilitate the study of the History of specific countries in relation to and as parts of the general History of mankind.