Master of Arts (History) - IGNOU

1 Master of Arts (History) PROGRAMME GUIDES chool of Social SciencesIndira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew DelhiPlease keep this Programme Guide safely till you complete theProgramme. You will need to consult it while working on the Programme2 Printed material is our backbone. Our study material is prepared by teams of expertskeeping in view the interest of the learner group. Each Course is developed by teachersof the University with the help of eminent academics and professionals fromdistinguished institutions.

2 The course material is written in such a manner that thestudents can study it by themselves with a little assistance from our Counsellors atthe Study Centres. Further, text books and reference books are available in the librariesattached to the Study Centres and Regional Centres. Therefore, students will haveno need for any cheap or condensed guides for following courses of IGNOU . In factthese may harm them. Hence, the University strongly advises the students not to takerecourse to such type of Information The University sends study materials to the students by registered post and if a student does not receivethe same for any reason whatsoever, the University shall not be held responsible for that.

3 In case you want to have access to IGNOU course materials in electronic form you may visit thewebsite . Assignments are uploaded online on the University s website. Students are advised to download it fromthe IGNOU website The students are specifically instructed to submit the Examination Forms through online mode ONLYand as suggested under Section Students are also advised to submit the Registration/Re-registrationForms through online mode ONLY and with late fee as per instructions given under Section 4.

4 If anystudent sends the Registration/Re-registration Forms, Examination Forms at wrong places and therebymisses the scheduled date and consequently a semester/year, he/she will have no claim on the Universityfor regularization. Regional Centres and Study Centres A Complete list of Regional Centres of the University, their jurisdiction and Study Centres/LearnerSupport Centres for History is given on our website. Please visit the website to check them( ). October, 2018 (Revised) Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2011 All rights reserved.

5 No part of this work may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means,without permission in writing from the Indira Gandhi National Open information on the Indira Gandhi National Open University courses may be obtained from the University soffice at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 and published on behalf of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi by Director, School ofSocial Sciences ( IGNOU )Laser Composing : Tessa Media & Computers, C-206, Abufazal Enclave-II, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New DelhiPrinted at:3 CONTENTSPage University52 The School of Social History (MAH).

6 Programme Structure64 Scheme of Study85 Fee Structure and Schedule of Payment106 Instructional Examinations178 Other Useful Information209 Details of History Courses2510 Some Forms for Your Use4311 Programmes offered by the School of Social UNIVERSITYThe Indira Gandhi National Open University established in 1985 through an Act of Parliament,ranks as one of the premier educational institutions in the world. In the brief span of thrity threeyears of its existence, it has contributed significantly to the development of higher education inIndia through the distance the face of an ever increasing demand for higher education, upgradation of skills and need forcontinuous training of the workforce, IGNOU is fast developing into a sustainable system forenhancing seamless access to education in the country.

7 At present it caters to around millionstudents through its vast network of 67 Regional Centers and above 3000 Learners SupportCentres spread all over the country and its headquarters located in New Delhi. Its mission is toadvance the frontiers of knowledge and provide sustainable and learner-centric quality education,skill upgradation and training to all by using innovative technologies and University is committed to quality in all its activities teaching, research, training andextension.

8 IGNOU also acts as a national resource centre for expertise and infrastructure in theOpen and Distance Learning system. It is an apex body responsible for ensuring the sharing ofprofessional capabilities and resources as well as for improving the standards of distance educationin the order to fulfil its mission of providing access to quality education to all citizens of this country,the University is mandated to: impart education and knowledge through various means suited to the open and distanceeducation mode.

9 Provide higher education to large sections of the population, particularly to the disadvantagedsegments of society; encourage, coordinate and assist open universities and distance education institutions toraise standards of education in the country; and promote national integration and strengthen the natural and human resources of the countrythrough the medium of offers various academic programmes that lead to Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Itdevelops and produces courses for delivery through open learning and distance education is actively involved in research, training and extension education has certain unique features such as.

10 National jurisdiction Flexible admission rules6 Individualized study Flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study Use of latest information and communication technologies An effective student support services network Cost-effective progammes Modular programmes, and Resource sharing, collaboration and networking with Open Universities and other SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCESAll academic programmes and courses are developed by Schools of Studies of the of Social Sciences is the biggest school in terms of the number of disciplines, courseofferings and the faculty strength.