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DEPARTMENT PROFILE
The Department of History has been functioning since the establishment of the institution in 1954 which was in 2005 transformed as the Department of History and Tourism. The Department is a vibrant and dynamic center for studying human pasts across time and space. We are dedicated to understanding the complex forces that have shaped our world today, from ancient civilizations to modern global developments. Our department fosters an inclusive environment for critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. The Department offers the following undergraduate programs designed to meet diverse interests and career aspirations.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Tourism: A comprehensive programme that covers various periods, regions, and thematic areas, offering students the flexibility to tailor their studies.
B.A. Honors (History): The programme was introduced in line with NEP 2020, offering History as a Major and Tourism as a Minor Subject from the Academic Year 2023-24.
The medium of instruction is English, The sanctioned strength for the programme was 40. The present strength is 40 students in first B.A.(Honors- History), 22 students in second BA(Hon.) and 35 students in Third BA(HEP) and 10 student in (TGE). The majority of the students are from rural background and a few students hail from urban areas.
Faculty
The Department of History has faculty committed to excellence in both teaching and research.Sri.S.K Satyanarayana, Dr. K. S. Sharma, Sri. D.V. Subba Rao, Sri.A.V. Koti Reddy, L.Gopala Krishna, Sri. P. Ramesh, Sri. Radha Krishna, Sri. Tata Bhai, Sri. M.P. Venkata Rao, Sri. M. Syamala Rao, Sri. A.V. Narasimham, Sri. Krishna Murthy, Smt. Najarth a khaddar, G. Balaram and S.C.V.Suseela, Sri. S. Suri babu, Sri. John Kamakar and N. Chinna Rao served formerly in the Department.
Now the Department has only two staff members representing each department. i.e., 1. Smt.U.Prathishta 2. Smt.B.Varalaxmi
Our faculty are experts in various fields, including:
- Ancient and Classical History
- Medieval and Early Modern Europe
- Modern American and European History
-Tourism and Travel management
-Tourism Guidance,and operating skills
-Tourism and Hospitality services