History Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr Rajitha T

[email protected]
+91 9895518977

Designation

  • Assistant Professor

Department

  • History

Edu. Qualifications

  • MA
  • MPhil
  • PhD

Contact Numbers

  • 9895518977
  • 8921540366

Email

Date of Entry into Service

  • 28.09.2020

Date of Retirement

  • 31.05.2041

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

  • Historiography, Women’s History, Kerala History, Indian History, World History

Courses/subject Taught

  • FDP in BA History & MA HistoryHistoriography, World History, Indian History and Kerala History

Field of Research

  • Women and Freedom Struggle

Experience

  • One Year teaching experience as Guest Lecturer at All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram in 2007- 2008 academic year.
  • One Year teaching experience as Guest Lecturer at Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Thiruvananthapuram in 2019- 2020 academic year.
  • Presently working at Sree Narayana College, Kollam from 28/09/2020 onwards as permanent faculty.

Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any

  • Annual Membership in Indian History Congress
  • Annual Membership in South Indian History Congress

Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained

  • District Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate Students for the year 2002
  • Kerala University JRF for Research Scholars from 2014 to 2018

Extension Activities

  • Online classes were taken for the students of S N College Chathannoor during Covid pandemic.
  • Answer scripts of the students of SDE University of Kerala had been valued.
  • Worked as Judge in School Youth Festivals
  • Worked as a volunteer in the Beach Cleaning Activity at Kollam Beach as a part of World Ocean Day.

Papers Published

  • ‘Royalty Women and Politics in Travancore,’ International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol V, Issue II, April June 2018, Gujarath, pp.982 -984,
  • ‘History of Women’s Struggles for Rights in Travancore’, Mahila Pratishtha-International Multidisciplinary Journal on Women and Gender Studies, Vol III, Issue IV, April – June 2018, Visakhapattanam, pp.209-216.
  • ‘Genesis and Growth of Women Education in Travancore,’ International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews- UGC approved online journal, IJSRR/82/2559
  • ‘Women Slavery in Travancore,’ Proceedings of the Second International Seminar of Swami Vivekananda Association of Science and Humanities 2015, pp.97-99
  • ‘Smarthavicharam and Ostracism of Nambuthiri Women in Travancore’, Exploration of Culture and Its Allied Studies, V Ranjan (ed.), Digest Publication, Nagercoil, 2017, pp.208-21
  • Shifts in the Identity of Women in India through the Ages, International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, Paper ID: V4S4-1305.
  • Role of Annie Mascarene in the Freedom Movement in Travancore, International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concepts,
  • Intervention of Accamma Cheriyan into the Political Scenario of Travancore, International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research, submitted March 2019.
  • Politicization of Women and Travancore State Congress, Historia, Annual Historical Journal, S N College, Chempazhanthy, 2019.
  • Synergism and Strike of 1938 in Travancore, Journal of Department of History, University of Kerala , 2020
  • Bestowals of Accamma Cheriyan, & National Movement in Travancore, Historia, Annual Historical Journal, S N College, Chempazhanthy, 2021.
  • Educational Growth and Metamorphosis of Women in Travancore, Historia, Annual Historical Journal, S N College, Chempazhanthy, 2022.
  • Women in action: Alternative path to Indian Independence, Journal of the Oriental Institute, M S University of Baroda, UGC CARE Group 1, Vol 72, Issue 1, No 2, January- March-2023

Papers Presented

  • Women Slavery in Travancore’, Second International Seminar of SVASH, LMS, Thiruvananthapuram, May 2015.
  • ‘Formation of Civil Society in Travancore’, 77th Indian History Congress, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, December 2016.
  • ‘Role of Malayalam Literature and Politicization process of Women in Travancore’, National Seminar on Understanding the Social Issues in India: Past and Present, Department of History, School of Distance Education, Thiruvananthapuram, March 2017.
  • ‘Annie Mascarene: A Feminine Mystique in Travancore Politics,’5th Annual International Kerala History Conference, Kayamkulam, November 2017.
  • ‘Smarthavicharam and Ostracism of Namboothiri Women in Travancore,’ International Conference on Exploration of Culture and Its Allied Studies, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, December 2017.
  • ‘Revolutionary Women in the Indian National Movement,’ Kerala History Congress, December 2018.
  • ‘Gandhian Strategy, Women and National Movement in India, Twenty third Annual Conference and International Seminar’, Association of Third World Studies South Asia Chapter, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, January 2019.
  • Sthreeyum Kerala Samoohavum, Two Days National Seminar, Department of Malayalam, S N College, Kollam, 11- 12-August 2022.
  • Educational Progress and Empowerment of Women in Travancore, 41th Annual Session of South Indian History Congress, Dindigal, 26th – 28th August 2022.
  • Social Enactment and Its Repercussions on Travancore Societyunder Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bai, Interdisciplinary Seminar, Theresian College, Mysore , 30th August, 2022.
  • Political Cognizance of Travancore Women and Malayalam Writing, International Seminar, NMCC in collaboration with KAAS, September 23 – 24, 2022.
  • New Path to Freedom: Travancore State Congress and Women, National Seminar, University College and Indian Council of Philosophical Research , 20/10/2022

Orientation Courses Attended

  • 173rd Induction Programme of HRDC, University of Kerala from 28/02/2022 to 29/03/2022. It was 30 days Orientation was through online mode.
  • One-day Orientation Programme of Kerala University on Valuation of Answer Scripts on 30/07/2022.
  • One-day Orientation class of Kerala University on Valuation of Answer Scripts through SLCM Software on 23/01/2023.

Seminars/Conferences Attended

  • 77th Indian History Congress, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, December 2016 National Seminar on Understanding the Social Issues in India: Past and Present, Department of History, School of Distance Education, Thiruvananthapuram, March 2017
  • International Conference on Exploration of Culture and Its Allied Studies, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, December 2017
  • Twenty third Annual Conference and International Seminar’, Association of Third World Studies South Asia Chapter, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, January 2019.
  • Kerala History Congress, December 2018.
  • Regional Seminar on Future Prospects for History Graduates (LEER 04), Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 29/11/20
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic:  Bhooparishkaravum keralathile vidyabhasa vyapanavum Sree Narayana College, Kollam,30/04/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic: Scientific Thinking For Better Democracy, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 01/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic :The New Letters : A Sneak –Peak into 21st Century Literature , Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 03/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic: Biodiversity of Marine Ornamental Fishes in India , Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 06/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic:  What lies beneath? Subterranean biodiversity of the Western Ghats , Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 06/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic : Vaccine Talk in the Time of Covid , Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 07/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic: Ants of Kerala  , Sree Narayana College, Kollam,08/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic:  Excess Zink in Diet and Lifestyle Diseases , Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 09/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic:    Connecting Science with Society : Why is it Important?, Sree Narayana College, Kollam,09/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar , Topic:     Conserving Biodiversity : Towards a Scientific Approach , Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 23/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar, Topic:  Ezhuthu Jeevitham,  Sree Narayana College, Kollam,  27/05/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar, Topic:   Music as  Language ,  Sree Narayana College, Kollam,  06/06/21
  • Agora Edition 3.0, Multi- Disciplinary ,Annual Seminar, Topic:    Ocean Technologies in India ,  Sree Narayana College, Kollam,  08/06/21
  • Regional Seminar on Stress, Health and Resilience, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 13/06/21
  • International Seminar on Bio Diversity of Coral Reefs, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 12/02/2022
  • International Seminar on Solid Waste Management, Depatment of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 18/12/2021
  • National Seminar on Relevance of Gandhian Non Violence in the Contemporary World, Probhodha Trust, 11/12/2021
  • National Webinar on Kerala Freedom Struggle-Memorable Events and Darkness of Colonialism, Indian Council of Social Science Research in association with Department of History, University College,Thiruvananthapuram, 18/10/2022 to 19/10/2022
  • Online-Workshop on Statistical Data Analysis Using SPSS organized by Centre for skill Development and innovative Research  27/09/2022 t0 29/09/2022

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  • 2014- Workshop Attended At University College Related To Research Methodology
  • Five Day Faculty Development Programme on Effective Teaching and Learning Through MOODLE organized by SNC Kollam. 2021
  • A seminar on Outcome Based Education conducted by Higher Education Council in collaboration with SNC Kollam, June, 2021
  • Social Science Focus Group Discussion on Syllabus Revision, SCERT & DIET, 7/11/2022

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken

  • Participated in the Pre- board and Pass Board Meetings of both UG and PG Courses in the stream of History conducted by University of Kerala from 2020 onwards.
  • Valued 8 MA Projects of 2020-21 academic year.
  • Worked as the external examiner of 4th Semester MA Viva- voce of 2020-2021 academic years for 5 days.
  • Valued the Projects of 6th Semester BA History of S N College, Varkala and conducted Viva- voce being external examiner for 2021-2022 academic year.

Duties Performed at College

  • Faculty Advisor of BA History- 2020-2023 Batch
  • Department level Certificate Course Coordinator 2020-2021
  • Department level IQAC Coordinator.
  • Member of Executive Committee staff association of Sree Narayana College, Kollam
  • Member of Anti-Drug Awareness Cell.
  • Department level Coordinator of NAAC Criteria 2
  • Member of Department Level College Website Management Team
  • Member of Department Level CLMC
  • Member of Department Level UGC NSQF Certificate Course 2020-2021
  • Member of College Level UGC NSQF Certificate Course 2021-2022
  • Certificate Course Coordinator of  College Level UGC NSQF Certificate Course 2022-2023
  • Organizing Committee Member of Webinar conducted by Anti-Ragging &Anti-Drug Awareness Cell.
  • Taken invigilation duties of End Semester Exams conducted by the University of Kerala from 2020 October onwards
  • Member of Connect Career to Campus Group
  • Member of MUN

Awards/Honors’/Patents

  • Honours’ award of 2019 by Concordia Open University

History Department