Departments / History

Overview

 Vision

To enable the students to understand the lessons from history to become humane, patriotic and reasonable for the creation of a better future

 Mission

To inculcate a historic mind and to inspire the younger generation to keep alive the memories and the traditions of our past

History of the Department

The year 1979 is a landmark in the history of St.Marys College as it was upgraded once again to a First Grade College after a span of twelve years with the introduction of BA History due to the tireless efforts of the then principal, Sr. Lima. The Department was formally inaugurated by Dr.M.A Ommen, Director, John Mathai Centre, University of Calicut. The first batch was initiated with 40 students under the guidance of Mrs.Sarama Thomas, the Head of the Department. Sr.Philo, Smt.Catherine Gemma, Smt.Vilasini Thathammat and Smt.Lovely E.J. was the other faculty members at the time. Later Smt. Philomina P.C, Smt.Nirmala, Smt Celine P.C, Smt.Gayathri Devi, Smt.Lissy C.J, Smt.Vasantha Nair R and Sr.Alphonsa C.P joined the department as Faculty members. The first batch of students appeared for the final examination in 1982 and came out with flying colours securing Second and Third ranks in the university. The pass percentage of the first batch was 75 %. Considering the excellent performance of the staff and students the management decided to introduce P.G programme in History as a self-financing. M.A History was formally inaugurated by Dr.Sathyamoorthy, Director, Archeological Survey of India, Kerala on 24 th November 1998. The first PG batch came in to being with 10 students under the headship of Smt.Catherine Gemma. The upgradation helped the department to retain our best Degree students in the same institution. Our college is the first college for women to have the Post Graduate course in History, at the University of Calicut. The P.G programme was regularized in 2010.

In the last five years, seven new permanent faculties were appointed. Throughout the history of the department, the students have maintained their academic and non-academic excellence by securing ranks and prizes. A notable achievement of the department is the First rank received by Jibi Jose, a visually challenged student in 2011. The Department has initiated many innovative techniques of learning like historical drama, lecture series, open seminars, open forums, debates, discussions and site visits. The department is also highly committed to the progress of the society and organizes exhibitions and plays focusing on the burning issues in the contemporary era.

History Museum
In 2003 the Department set up a History Museum under the auspices of the Principal, Sr.Philo James. It was set up with the objective of preserve antiques, artifacts and from the bygone eras. Museum takes student scholars on a journey through the living spaces of the past. The Department has continued the tradition of collections of antiques from the students and the beneficiaries. The museum is well maintained with regular collection and preservation of antiques and artifacts. In 2015 the museum was renovated and a corridor museum was set up with a rich collection of artefacts.

Programme (Courses offered)

 Major Programmes

Sl. No Name of the Programme Aided/Self Financing Duration Student Strength Complimentary Courses
1 MA Aided 2 Years (Four semesters) 25 -
2 BA Aided 3 Years (Six semesters) 65 Economics & Sociology

 Student Capability Enhancement Programmes

Sl. No Name of the Programme Type Duration Student Strength
1 Museology SMCUGS4MY Certificate 30 Hrs 60
2 Hand Embrodiery and Fabric Painting Certificate 30 Hrs 38
3 Environmental studies (P G) Certificate Programme 30 Hrs 25

Achievements

 Academics

Sl. No Name of the Student Rank/Award Organization Level Date/Year
1 Jishitha C.S SET Higher Education Of Kerala State 2016
2 Shareena P.A SET Higher Education Of Kerala State 2016
3 Supriya K.S SET Higher Education Of Kerala State 2017
4 Nasheedha A.T NET UGC National 2017
5 Supriya K.S K-TET Kerala state state 2018
6 Rennya C.D K-TET Kerala state state 2018
7 Shareena P.A NET UGC National 2018
8 Jishitha C.S NET UGC National 2019
9 Vismitha K.S NET UGC National 2019
10 Wilson Jovise NET UGC National 2019

 Co-curricular & Extra-Curricular

Sl. No Name of the student Rank /Award Event Organization Level
1 Vismitha K.S IInd prize Essay writng competition Dept.Chemistry St.Mar’ys college College Level
2 Saranya Unnikrishnan Ist prize Essay writng competition Dept.Chemistry St.Mar’ys college College Level
3 Vismitha K.S
Sreelakshmi S
Ist prize District level Quiz Kerala Khadi and village industries board District level
4 Vismitha K.S
Saranya Unnikrishnan
IInd Prize General Quiz Dept of Commerce College Level

 Placements

Sl.No Name of the Student Batch Institution Designation
1 Eaby M Kaviyan 2017 Naval Academy Ezhimala Swimming Coach
2 Swetha P U 2016 National Institute for Language Acquisition Trivandrum Catalyst
3 Aswathy N P 2017 Teacher, Darussalam English School Malappuram Teacher
4 Supriya K S 2017 Sanjos Central School Thiroor Teacher
5 Ans Varghese 2017 Desh Suraksha MSM Project, Government of Kerala Counsellor
6 Jayalakshmi Sreekumar 2017 Insight Architectural Consultancy, Thrissur Accountant
7 Manjusha P K 2016 Ceepees Central School, Thirumittacode Teacher
8 Feba C Devassy 2014 Podar International School Karataka Teacher
9 Prasanna V K Ceepees Central School Thirumittacode 2013 Teacher

Collaboration/ Linkages

Sl. No Name of the Institution Purpose Date
1 Archaeological Survey of India Organized Seminar,Exhibition,Talks, Site Visit 01/06/2000
2 Kerala Council for Historical Research Exhibitions 2015 - Till
3 Arnos Pathiri Academy Velur Organized Seminar 04/08/2017
4 K.K.T.M Govt.College Pullut Workshop on Local History writing

24/11/2020-

28/11/2020

Research

 Seminar / Workshop/ Conference Conducted

Sl.No Title Level Organising/ Funding Agency       Date
1 Kerala Samskarika Charitrathil Kerlalathinte Panku State Arnos Pathiri Academy Velur      12/02/2018
2 Archeology New Trends and Perspectives National ASI     27/09/2016
3 A UGC sponsored National Seminar on
“Signature of Women in Environment protection"
National UGC     27-09-2015

Event Calendar

Event Title Type Resource Person Event Date

Regional Seminar on  Gendering Literature

Talk on Dangerous “Letters”

Student Co-dominator

30/03/2023

Reimagining women’s collectives

Paper Presentation Competition

Student Co-dominator

30/03/2023

Pathonbatham Nootantu

Film Screening and Review

Student Co-dominator

18/11/2022

Association Inauguration

Inauguration

Dr.KP Rajesh, Research guide and Assistant Professor, Department of , Manjeri, Malappuram History, NSS College

17/11/2022

Reimagining women’s collectives

Tableau Presentation

Student Co-ordinator

08/11/2022

Exploring source material

visited koodal Manikyam temple archives

Student Co-ordinator

04/11/2022 & 05/11/2022

Keralapiravi Celebrations

PPT Presentation competition

Student Co-ordinator

02/11/2022

Mathrubhumi@100

Exhibitiion

Student Co-ordinator

30/09/2022

Swathandryathinte Kaiyoppu-

Signature Campaign

Student Co-ordinator

15/08/2022

Swathandrya samarasmriti

Postal Stamp exhibition

Student Co-ordinator

15/08/2022

‘Freedom Movement of India’

Quiz competition

Student Co-ordinator

11/08/2022.

Azadika Amruth Mahotasav

Freedom Wall painting

Student Co-ordinator

11/08/2022.

World Indigenous Peoples Day

Video presentation competition based on tribal songs

Student Co-ordinator

09/ 09 /2022.

Rememberance of Kargil divas

Film Screening

Student Co-ordinator

26/07/2022.

“K Rail Is a threat to Eco-System”

Talk on Environmentalism

Prof. Kusumam Joseph, Environmental activist

15/06/2022.

Know our Heritage

Heritage walk

Student Co-ordinator

03/06/2022

Azadika Amruth Mahotasav

Cycle Rally

Student Co-ordinator

03/06/2022

Commemoration of  Bipin Ravath

PPT Presentation

Student Co-odinator

10/12/2021

“Legacy of Indian National Movement and its relevance”

National Webinar

Dr. G. Anjaiah  ,Associate Professor , Department Of History,  University College of Arts & Social Sciences, Osmania University

27/11/2021

Association Inauguration

Inauguration

Dr.Sudheer Kumar  Assistant  Professor ,Department of History ,Govt.College , Malappuram

22/11/2021

History of the Freedom Movement in Kerala

Quiz Competition

Vismitha K.S

09/11/2021

“Role of Patel for the formation of New India”

Discussion Platform

Student Co-odinator

29/10/2021

Role of UN in Contemporary world’

Inter Departmental Essay Writing Competition

Student Co-odinator
26/10/2021

We want bread

Role Play

Student Co-odinator
06/10/2021

Cultivating Creativity

Essay writing competition

Student Co-odinator
13/10/2021

Remembering the man with a Restless Resolve

E-poster making competition

Student Co-odinator
04/10/2021

Save the Nature

Drawing Competition

Student Co-odinator 4/06/2021

Explorations “Studying social conflicts and violence: Issues ans Perspectives”

One-day

 Webinar

Dr.Salah Punnathil, Asst.Professor, Centre for regional Studies University of Hyderabad
24/02/2020

Explorations Putting on Gender Classes

One-day

 Webinar

Dr.Priyadarsini P, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Providence College Kozhikode 19/02/2020

Explorations

‘Experiencing Nilmbur forest and its History'

 One-day

 Webinar

A.K.Rameshan,Forest officer,Nilambur Division ,Malappuram  11/02/2020
 Explorations ‘Cultural voyages of Brazil’  One-day

 Webinar

Jose Alfread De Queiroz,HOD,Electrical section ,Brazfells ,Rio De Jenero,Brazil   09/02/2020
Sate Formation in Medieval Kerala: Problems and Perspectives

 One-day

 Webinar

Dr. V V Haridas,Head and associate professor University of Calicut   25/11/2020
Local history Writing workshop 4 Day State level Work shop

D.PP Abdula Razak , Former Dean of social science ,University of Calicut

AM Shinas,HOD,K.K.T.M College ,Pullut

Dr.K P Rajesh,Asst.Prof.NSS College ,Manjeri

Dr.C Adarsh Asst.Prof ,Sree Vivekanada College ,Kunnamkulam

24/11/2020

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28/11/2020

‘Explorations’ Presentation of Research updates to  Inculcate research Skill  among students Smt. Shiny V.K 03/11/2020
‘Explorations’ Presentation of Research updates to  Inculcate research Skill  among students  Smt. Jiji Francis E 22/09/2020
In connection with onam celebrations competitions conducted –‘Corronam poyekkanam ponnonam vannekanam’Article writing competition, Hand stitching for Elder Marians’ Competitions for Elder Marian    -  04/09/2020
Community Extension Programme Competitions opened for the public participation  - 18/08/2020
Gender and Research: A Feminist Perspective’  National Webinar  Dr. Ratna Huirem, Assam University, Silchar  12/08/2020
‘Learning from Expert ‘–on Conceptualisation and Discussions on  Feminity  in Early India Web Lecture Series –Lecture -1  Dr.Mytri P U  04/08/2020
‘Explorations’ Presentation of Research updates to  Inculcate research Skill  among students Smt. Mimi K.M 03/08/2020
‘Explorations’ Presentation of Research updates to  Inculcate research Skill  among students Smt. Swapna K P. 01/08/2020
Celebrating ‘Vijay Divas’  in relation with Kargil victory Day Documentary Presentation - 27/07/2020
Hook with a Book Online Book review Presentation Competition - 19/06/2020
Garden Greens in relation with Environment Day Selfie Contest  - 05/06/2020
Lock down Creativity Deparmental Competition - 02/06/2020
Association Inauguration Inauguration Dr. Satheesh Palanki, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Cultural Heritage & History Thunjathezhuthachan Malayalam University, Vakkad, Tirur. 30/07/2019
Quit India Day Celebration Debate Debate on the topic ‘Quit India’. What India need to quit in the present century 08/08/2019
Heritage Walk Know our Heritage Students visited the historical places of - Kerala Sahitya Academy, Town hall ,Lalitha kala Academy ,Vadakkechira and Thrissur Sakhtan Palace 21/08/2019
Extension Programme Exhibition Postal stamp exhibition of National Freedom Fighters at Govt.UP school karumatra,Thrissur 22/08/2019
Study Tour UG Historical Site Visit Belur,Halebidu,Sravanabelagola,Mysore and Coorg 09/10/2019-12/10/2019
Experiencing Gandhian Thoughts and Perspectives Documentary Film Screening Screening of documentary films on Gandhi’s life in association with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts 03/10/2019
SiteVisit Heritage Walk Kerala Kalamandalam, ,Varikkasery Mana, Chiramanangad-Megalithic Site 06/12/2019
Study Tour P.G Historical Site Visit Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tanjavur and Pondichery 12/12/2019-15/12/2019
Constitution day celebrations Film Screening Department arranged film screening in connection with constitution day celebrations .The screened film was Article 15 03/10/2019
Inter University Extempore Competition National youth Day celebrations Inter University Extempore Competition on the Topic ‘Nation Nationalism and its Challenges’ 15/01/2020
Learning from Expert Lecture series Talk on the topic ‘Nation, Nationalism, and Citizenship: The History of the Post Truth Era” by Dr. Ajmal Mueen M A, Assistant Professor, HOD, Department of History, MAMO College Manassery , Kozhikode. 21/01/2020
Inter University Quiz Competition Quiz Competition In collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Thrissur circle ,conducted an Inter University Quiz competition on the topic ‘India Nation in the making’. 23/1/2020
Anti Drug Campaign and Street Play and Rally UBA Extension Programme at Madakkathara Panchyath. 26/07/2018
Association Inauguration Inauguration Dr. Muhammad Maheen, Faculty Department of History, University of Calicut 27/07/2018
Lecture Series Invited Lecture Dr. Harikrishnan G Asst.Professor,Post Graduate Department of History K.K.T,M Government college, Pullut 3/09/2018
Lecture Series Invited Lecture N Hareendhran Nair, SRKGVM HSS Puranattukara 18/09/2018
Lecture Series Invited Lecture A.M Shinas HOD ,Post Graduate Department Of History K.K.T,M Government college, Pullut 27/09/2018
Study Tour Historical Site Visit Historical Places of Karnataka,Belur,Halebidu, Sravenbalagola, Mysore,Hasan 25/10/2018-28/10/2018
National Youth Day Celebration Extempore competition Interuniversity Extempore competition’ for college students in relation with National Youth Day 17/01/2019
Extension Postal Stamp Exhibition Postal stamp Exhibition at G.U.P.S Konnathakunnu, Vellangallur 22 /01/ 2019
“Indian History through Historians Craft’ Photo Exhibition Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. George Alex , HOD of History, St. Thomas College Thrissur 12 /02/2019
Gandhi: Life ,Thought and Expression Historical Drama In Connection with 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhi , historical sequences from Gandhi’s life was staged by students of History 22 / 02/ 2019
Environment Day Celebrations Invited Talk Dr. V S Vijayan a renowned environmentalist and social activist and currently the Chairman of Salim Ali foundation. 23/06/2017
Association Inauguration Inauguration Dr. Abdul Rasaq, Research guide and Head of the Department of History , PSMO College Thiroorangady. 01/08/2017
Quit India Day remembrance Silent Procession To inculcate National consciousness among the students. 16/08/2017
Extension Exhibition St. Marys U P School Chiyyaram. 18/08/2017
Study Tour Historical Site Visit The Department of History organized a site visit to Coorg, Halebid and Sravanabalgola. 15,16,17/09/2017
Lecture series Invited Talk Dr.P.S Manoj Kumar ,HOD, Department of History, Sri C Achutha Menon Government College Thrissur. 19/10/2017
Historical Drama “Pattabhakhi Political drama of K. Damodharan. 19/12/2017
National Youth Day Celebration Extempore competition Interuniversity extempore competition for college students in relation with National Youth Day. 12/01/2018
Lecture Series Invited Talk Dr.Rajan Former HOD of History ,Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur. 18/01/2018
Extension Historical Drama “Pattabhakhi” Political drama of K. Damodharan 19/01/2018
Site Visit Historical Site Visit Students visited the Historical Places of Palakkad 07/02/2018
Seminar State Level The contribution of Arnos Pathiri in Kerala culture’ 12 /02/ 2018
Research Oriented talk Invited Talk Dr. Sreevidhya U Assistant Professor Christ College Irinjalakuda 20/03/2018

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