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| Departmental Information - History |
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| Senior College : |
Dr. (Sr.). Anila Verghese, M.A., D.H.E., Ph.D
Ms. Swarupa Kamat, M.A.
Ms. Rashna Poncha, M.A. |
| Junior College : |
Sr. Annie Peters, M.A., B.Ed.
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Knowledge of the past is vital for our wellbeing- it gives us a sense of belonging to a culture, a society, a nation; it establishes our identity and roots us in time and space. Enveloped in the security created by this information, the present becomes more meaningful; future plans, more confident. Everything, be it an object or a living thing, has a past and that past is all around us: in mud and asphalt roads, in brick and mortar structures, in paintings and sculptures, in palm leaves and inscriptions, in letters and diaries and photos…and that past is brought to light by the historian.
In college, the study of history, both of India and the world, introduces the students to a part of their past and equips them with the tools to learn more. The importance of history can be gauged from the fact that most professional courses, be it management or maths, will have an element of history in it. This is a subject that encourages curiosity, discussion and debate: Why is this written in English? Why do nations war? Why? Who? How? What? The answers lie in the past.
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One of the oldest departments of this college, the Department of History has 2 divisions in the junior and senior college with the student strength being 240 each respectively. At the Third Year level both Single (6 papers) and Double Major (3 papers) in History are offered. There is no limit to the class strength at the T.Y. level.
The faculty successfully employs a variety of audio-visual aids like power point presentations, maps, documentary films and slide shows to enhance the learning experience. Students are also encouraged to use the well-stocked library.
The faculty has been actively involved with the EXAP programme both at the administrative level and as Staff Guides.
Students of this department have gone on to pursue careers in law, journalism, archaeology, teaching, travel and tourism and broadcast media.
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| Dr. (Sr.) Anila Verghese : |
Principal, is an alumna of the College. She completed her B.A. in History in 1970 and her M.A. in History in 1972, securing in both a First Class - First from the University of Bombay. In 1980 she completed the Diploma in Higher Education and in 1989 her Ph.D. in History, both from the University of Bombay.
Dr. (Sr.) Anila Verghese has been a staff member since June 1977. She has served the institution as Vice-Principal of the College for five years (1996-2001) and was appointed Principal of Sophia College in June 2001. She was awarded the “Innovative Principal Award for 2002” by the All India Association of Christian Higher Education (AIACHE). In 2005 she was awarded the ‘Best Teacher Award’ by the University of Mumbai. She was also awarded the Silver Medal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai for the years 2001-2004, in recognition of her distinguished services in Oriental Research in the field of Medieval Indian Historical Studies.
Sr. Anila Verghese is an historian who has published a number of monographs and books as well as over thirty-five research papers on Vijayanagara City (Hampi) and the Vijayanagara Empire, based primarily on archaeological data. She is recognised nationally and internationally as an authority on Hampi-Vijayanagara (in Karnataka), the site where she has been doing research work since 1985. Apart from delivering several lectures in Mumbai, she has also given public lectures at Leiden University, Netherlands (2004), Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla (2004), Pondicherry University (2005), St. Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala (2006), Centre for Archaeological Studies & Training, Eastern India, Kolkata (2006) , Houston, Texas, USA, ( 2006). She is also a member of the Managing Board of Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture, St.Xavier’s College, Mumbai , Life Member of the Asiatic Society of Bombay,( also Member of its “Journal and Publications Committee” of the Society and Member of its Medals and Fellowships Committee ),Life Member of the Museum Society of Bombay,Life Member of the Indian History Congress, Member of the Local Managing Committee of Maharishi Dayanand College, Mumbai, Member of the Local Managing Committee of St.Xavier’s College, Mumbai
She has also been recognised by the University of Mumbai as a Ph.D. guide in History.
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| Swarupa Kamat : |
The Head of Department, she is an alumna of Sophia College and ranked third at the University level in BA History. Ms. Kamat has completed her MA from Mumbai University standing second in the University. She has taught Junior College History for 3 years and has been teaching Senior College since 1990. She is a Life-Member of the Asiatic Society of Bombay |
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| Rashna Poncha : |
Also an alumna of Sophia College, she secured the first rank at the University level in BA History. Mrs. Poncha completed her MA from Mumbai University standing second in the University. She has been a member of this department since 1996. |
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A. Staff- Guidance for the College’s Excellence in Arts/Science Programme (EXAP/EXSP) |
Swarupa Kamat has been the Staff Guide for the following EXAP Research papers (the first three as a Co-Guide):
•‘Change in Saving and Investment Pattern in India from 1996-2005: A comparative study of 4 places’ by Pinky Kumari and Shikha Khanduri (2006)
• “The Indian Emergency (1975-1977) : A Survey of Mumbai Students” by Ayesha Panwalla, Saziya Mukadam, Parul Shah (2005).
• “Mobile Phones: Impact and Usage” by Aparna Kulkarni, Deepika
Thapliyal and Simanti Talukdar (2004).
Rashna Poncha has been the Staff Guide for the following EXAP Research paper:
- “Bombay : The Human Face of Development” by Mehvash Arslan, Neerja Dasani and Radhika Agrawal (2006).
- Boards of Education – a ‘Duel’ perspective (Parents & their Children)’ by Daneesh Ardeshir, Amy Bharucha & Nandita Teaotia (2007)
- ‘Stage 24 – A Case Study of the Sitcom FRIENDS’ by Tanushree Rathi, Sridisha Dilip & Brinda Roy (2008)
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B. Publications by faculty members : |
Dr. (Sr.) Anila Verghese :
Papers:
1. Verghese, Anila, “Royal Legitimation through Religion – the case-study of Vijayanagara”, in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay, Vol. 77-78, 2002-2003, pp.214-235.
2. ___________, “Three Inscriptions Slabs, with Nandi on Top, at Hampi-Vijayanagara”, in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Vol. 79, 2004, pp. 237-240.
3. ___________, “Deities, Cults and Kings at Vijayanagara”, in World Archaeology: The Archaeology of Hinduism, Vol. 36(3), September 2004, edited by Elisabeth A. Bacus and Nayanjot Lahiri, pp.416-431.
4. ___________, “Cultural Confluence: Influences from Contemporary Sultanates on Vijayanagara Courtly Art and Culture (from a Study of the Monuments)”, Indian Archaeological Studies (Japan), No. 26, 2004-2005, pp.51-62.
5. ___________“Rice and Shrines: Discussing History through the Agrarian Deity Aiyanar and Harvest Festivals”, in Architecture – Time, Space and People, Volume 5, Issue 8, Aug. 2005, pp.24-29.
6. ___________, “Temple Pillars: their Evolution and Style (Under Vijayanagara and its Successor States)”, in Sangama: A Confluence of Cultures in South India During the Vijayanagara Period, edited by Nalini Rao, Delhi: Originals, 2005, pp.29-63.
7. Dallapiccola, Anna L. and Verghese, Anila, “A Rare Narrative Relief of Garuda at Thirukkurungudi”, Journal of South Asian Studies (UK), Vol. 21, pp.69-71.
8. Verghese, Anila, “Depictions of Foreigners at Vijayanagara” in Recent Advances in Vijayanagara Studies, Edited by P. Shanmugam and S. Srinivasan. Chennai: New Era Publications, 2006, pp. 198-208, Plates 9-14.
9. __________, “Dipalaksmis in the Temple Art of Kanyakumari and Southern Travancore”, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Vol. 80, pp. 137-142.
10. _________, “Picturesque it is (Chitradurga Fort”, Indian Architect and Builder, June 2006, pp.64-65.
11. __________, “An Unusual Memorial Stone on the Bank of the Tungabhadra (MKu/3)”, in Vijayanagara: Archaeological Exploration, 1990-2000 – Papers in Memory of Channabasappa S. Patil, edited by John M. Fritz, Robert P.Brubaker and Teresa P. Raezek, Two Parts. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers and the American Institute of Indian Studies, 2006, Part I, pp.257-266.
12. Anna L. Dallapiccola and Anila Verghese, “The Ramanuja Temple in Vitthalapura (NCw/3)”, in Vijayanagara: Archaeological Exploration, 1990-2000 – Papers in Memory of Channabasappa S. Patil, edited by John M. Fritz, Robert P.Brubaker and Teresa P. Raezek, Two Parts. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers and the American Institute of Indian Studies, 2006, Part I, pp. 267-286.
13. Verghese, Anila, “Rare Bhagavata Sculptural Series in the Rama Temple at Penugonda”, in Panchantantra: Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology (Dr. C.S.Patil Commemoration Volume), edited by K.M.Suresh, C.T.M.Kotraiah and S.Y.Somashekhar, 2 Vols. Delhi: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, 2006, Vol.1, pp.166-168 and Plate 29. |
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C. Field Trips by faculty members : |
As part of on-going research related to Vijayanagara and Nayaka art and architecture , Dr. (Sr.) Anila Verghese has been undertaking regular field trips. Besides the visits to Hampi, on an annual basis from 1983 to 2001 and again in 1998 and 2006, the following field trips have been undertaken:
1. travelled in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu (mainly Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Chidambaranar and Kamarajar districts) from 11th to 15th January 2004
2. A trip was made to visit Vijayanagara and post-Vijayanagara temple sites in Karnataka, especially those on the Kanara coast, from 9th to 23rd January, 2005
3. A trip was undertaken, to visit Vijayanagara and post-Vijayanagara temple sites in Andhra Pradesh, from 8th to 22nd January, 2006
4. A trip was undertaken to visit Pallava, Chola, Vijayanagara and post-Vijayanagara temple sites in the Kaveri basin of Tamil Nadu, from 7th to 20th January, 2007 |
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Dr. (Sr.) Livi Rodrigues : former Principal, Sophia College
Dr. (Sr) Anila Verghese: Historian & Principal, Sophia College
Padmashri Norma Alvares
Radha Reddy : Classical Dancer (Kuchipudi)
Kalpana Shukla : I.A.S. Officer
Radha Srivastava : I.A.S. Officer
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(A) Students can take up the following courses / Entrance Exams after completion of T.Y.B.A. History:-
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MA History
MA Museology (M.S. University of Baroda, Benares Hindu University, Varanasi, etc)
MA Archaeology (M.S. University of Baroda, Deccan College, Pune, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, etc)
Diploma in Numismatics (Karnataka University)
Diploma in Epigraphy (Benares Hindu University, Varanasi)
Diploma in Archival Science (National Archives of India, New Delhi)
BA Library Science (after graduation - University of Mumbai, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi,etc)
Union Public Service Examinations (UPSC)
“B.Ed.”
“LLB”
“S.C.M’ (Sophia Polytechnic & Xavier’s Institute of Communications) |
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(B) Jobs Opportunities : |
1. Travel & Tourism
2. Journalism
3. Law
4. Art Historian
5. Anthropology
6. Archaeologist
7. Curator
8. Librarian
9. Lecturer / Teacher
10. Researcher
11. Content Writer for Web Site
12. Conservationist
13. Political Analyst
14. Civil services
15. E-Tutoring
16. Print & Visual Media
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Email- sophia.history@gmail.com |
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| JUNIOR COLLEGE |
History is an interesting subject that takes the student on a thrilling voyage of discovery into the past. The XI std syllabus covers Ancient and Medieval Indian history, while the XII std syllabus deals with the British rule in India.
The history department focuses not only on syllabi teaching but also tries to create a love for the subject. The subject is taught in a series of intra and inters curricular activities such as debates, elocution competitions, skits, etc.Audiovisual aids are used extensively. Field trips are organized to ancient sites, heritage structures and museums. |
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Sr. A. Peter MA, BEd. |
| Is the Vice-Principal of the junior college. She is a first class scholar, an animal lover, loves reading and mono-acting and is fluent in a number of languages. |
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