LITTLE FLOWER COLLEGE,GURUVAYOOR DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
REPORT OF RESEARCH CLUB 2020-2021
The Research club was formally started in our department in the year 2014.The aim of research club was to inculcate research aptitude among students. The main activities of the research club included Workshops,Debates,Exhibitions,Group discussions, Symposium,Seminars, Expert lectures,Field study etc.
1. WEBINAR ON “TRANSFORMATIONAL MINDSET: INNOVATING MINDS FOR SUCCESS IN THE DIGITAL WORLD” ON 4TH JULY 2020
The research club of the department of History has organized state level webinar on
“Transformational mindset: innovating minds for success in the digital world” on 4th July 2020.
Dr.Ajmal Mueen MA, Assistant Professor, MAMO college,Mukkam was the resource person of the webinar and has talked about the very insightful ideas on this subject. It was very informative and a great experience to all the participants. There were students and teachers were participated in the webinar.
2. NATIONAL LEVEL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION
In connection with world population day, the research club of the department of History has
organized national level essay writing competition on “Pandemic and Women: Measures to
safeguard the Health and Rights of Women” on 11
thJuly 2020. The students from various
colleges have participated in this competition. Anna Mary Varghese, II M.A,History,
University College, Trivandrum has secured First position in this competition.
3. WEBINAR ON “WRITING LOCAL HISTORY: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES” ON 18TH JULY 2020.
The research club of department of History has conducted webinar on “Writing Local History: Tools and Techniques” on 18th July 2020. Dr,Vysakh A.S, Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of History & Research centre, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram was the resource person of the webinar and has talked about the very insightful ideas on this subject. He argued that the writing of local history enriches the life and times of the community of a particular place by providing information related to historical sites and societies. It was very informative and a great experience to all the participants. There were students and teachers from various colleges in Kerala participated in the webinar.
4. PPT COMPETITION ON 28TH AUGUST 2020
As part of the157th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Ayyankali, Research club of the Department of History had conducted PPT Competition on 28th August 2020. The theme of the PPT competition was on values and philosophy of Mahatma Ayyankali.
The day reminds one that Mahatma Ayyankali,
one of the first of the great Dalit reformers, who transformed the lives of millions in
Travancore by standing up for their rights against the iniquitous social practices in the
society.
5. POSTER MAKING COMPETITION
In connection with Hiroshima-Nagasaki day, Research club of the department of History has
organized poster Making Competition “NO WAR” from 6
thAugust to 9
thAugust 2020. This
competition was mainly conducted to promote peace and create awareness about the threat of
nuclear weapons through their creative posters. Students did remarkable work and enjoyed
their creativity & imagination.
6. AN ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ON CIVIL SERVICES
The Research club of department of History has organized an online orientation programme on Civil Services titled ‘Let us know about Civil Services ‘on 26th September 2020. This programme aims to educate students about various aspects of cracking the civil service examination. Ms.Anju K.S IAS, sub collector of Perinthalmanna was the resource person of orientation programme
7. ONLINE SPEECH COMPETITION ON OCCASION OF GANDHI JAYANTHI”
The Research club of the department of History has conducted an ‘Online Speech Competition on Occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi’ on 2
ndOctober 2020. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. We suggested one of the important Topics for the speech can be ‘Gandhi and Non Violence’.
Considering the scenario in India as well as around the world, this topic will be more relevant
to talk about. Niranjana Ramesh ,III BA Hisory, has secured FIRST PRIZE in this competition
8. POSTER MAKING COMPETITION
In connection with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Research club of the Department of History has organized Poster making competition on 31st October 2020. The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is being observed as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) on 31st October 2020. We decided to conduct this competition on the theme ‘ Ek Bharath:Shreshth Bharath’. Ameera N F has secured first prize while Aiswarya K.C and Rizana Nazrin placed second and third position respectively.
9. MALAYALAM POETRY WRITING CONTEST-2K20”
In connection with Kerala Piravi, Research club of the Department of History has conducted Malayalam Poetry writing contest-2k20 on 1st November 2020. The theme of the contest is Jivitha Mantra After Covid-19.Kerala Day or Kerala Piravi is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Kerala as an independent State in the Republic of India on November 1, 1956.
Sneha C P,III BA Hisory, has secured FIRST PRIZE in this competition
10. A TALK ON CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF INDIA
In connection with Constitution day, Research club of the Department of History has organized a talk on “Constitutional Perspective of the Position of President of India” on 26th November 2020. It is celebrated on 26 November every year. In 2020, it marks the 71st anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and raises awareness about the Indian Constitution. Arjun M, Assistant Professor (On Contract), Department of political Science, Little flower college,Guruvayoor was resource person of the day and talked elaborately on the constitutional powers of President.180 students and 3 teachers were attended in this talk.
11. DEBATE ON “MYTH AND REALITY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHT TO EDUCATION”
In connection with Human Rights Day, The research club of the Department of History and political science jointly organized a debate on the topic “Myth and Reality in Implementation of Right to Education” on 10th December 2020. This day is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human right. Students were showing much interest in this topic. Two students from each year of the department of history were attended in this debate.
