School of Archaeology and Museology
Faculty of School of Archaeology and Museology Department
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Dr. Alakh Deo Prasad Shrivastav
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alakhdeoprasad12@gmail.com |
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Keshaw Chandra Shrivastav
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sck1kcs@gmail.com |
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Avinash Kumar
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akavinashkumar1@gmail.com |
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Bayjanti Rani
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bayjantiniti96@gmail.com |
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Sanjay Kumar Tirkey
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Dr. Raj Kumar
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Himanshu Kumar
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Research Degree
Doctorate Degrees:
The University awards Ph.D. Degree.
There is also a provision of awarding D.Litt. Degree.
VISION
Discovering civilizations hidden in the womb of the earth and reveal its secrets to the world in order to reconstruct history, bridging the broken links of the past, conserving, preserving and protecting our rich historical and cultural heritage in the process.
INTRODUCTION
The magnificent and prolific history of Jharkhand has never found its due place in context of ancient Indian history. Even today, this topic evades any significant research. The absence of prior historical and archaeological exploration and studies have cast a thick veil over the chronological history and ancient culture of the region. The few findings and papers that do exist present a very fragmented depiction of a culture lost in the sands of time.
In light of the above, the esteemed academia of the University felt the pressing need of a course for those passionate about unlocking the mysteries of our past and preserving the same for our future generations. The University Department of History introduced the Post Graduate Degree Course in Archaeology & Museology in the year 2011 under self-financing scheme. Ranchi University is one of the few universities which offer a course of this kind.
ABOUT THE COURSES
The 2 year Post Graduate Degree and 3year Undergraduate Degree arm students with the knowledge and experience to work in varied fields.
AIM
To develop independent, qualified, competent and perceptive individual with passion for our heritage by providing mostadvanced technical, professional education and high quality research who can rise up to the challenges of the field and achieve success.
OBJECTIVES
- To establish the department as a centre of excellence in Archaeological and Museological studies and research.
- To help students explore the at abundant opportunities in archaeology and museology and build theircareer.
- To promote responsible growth and overall developmentof our community by encouraging theconservation and preservation of heritage and set new benchmarks of advancement.
- To inform and involve the public in the conservation and protection of our glorious national and local heritage.
- To identify, conserve and enrich lesser-known regional cultural heritages like folk songs, folklore, folk art, traditions, customs, religion, social institutions, languages and scripts.
- To preserve, protect and promote the cultural attributes and glory of local and national
Properties:
- To document archaeological sites, monuments, antiquities and manuscripts.
- To share knowledge and disseminate information by organizing seminars, Exhibitions etc. and publishing research papers. symposiums,
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The course provides the students a relaxed environment in which to apply themselves and the knowledge they gain. The syllabus is in conformity with the UGC guidelines as well as the ICOM Curricula Guidelines for Museum Professional Development (ICGMPD). The curriculum is structured and divided into several complete application-oriented papers.
Apart from regular class room activities, students are exposed to specialized training and also encouraged to participate in seminars, symposiums, conferences, workshops, exhibitions etc.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
To gain practical experience and an intimate perspective on the intricacies of Archaeology and Museology, educational tours to archaeologically and historically important sites, monuments and museums of national and international significance in Jharkhand and other parts of the country and National Art Conservation Centres are organized.
INTERNSHIP
During the course, to earn professional experience, students are attached to government or private organizations for around a month.
FACILITIES
The Library of Archaeology and Museology has good collection of books. The History Department Library is also well stocked and give students access to numerous valuable books, journals and research papers.
A Departmental Museum is also a part of the facilities available which houses many important artifacts like stone images, manuscripts and metal objects and antiquities.
SYLLABUS
GRADUATE CBCS CURRICULAM
M.A. in Archaeology and Museology
The Library of Archaeology and Museology has good collection of books. The History Department Library is also well stocked and give students access to numerous valuable books, journals and research papers.
A Departmental Museum is also a part of the facilities available which houses many important artifacts like stone images, manuscripts and metal objects and antiquities.
Semester I
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | FCARM101 | Indian History (Earliest Period to 1707 A.D) |
2 | CCARM102 | Definition, Aims and Scope of Archaeology |
3 | CCARM103 | Introduction to Museum and Museology |
4 | CCARM104 | Museum Management, Administration and Budgeting |
Semester II
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | CCARM201 | Collection Management |
2 | CCARM202 | Prehistory and Protohistory of South Asia |
3 | CCARM203 | Methods and History of Archaeology |
4 | CCARM204 | New Museum Trends and Public Relation |
Semester III
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | ECARM301 | Indian Palaeography & Epigraphy andNumismatic |
2 | CCARM302 | Early Indian Iconography |
3 | CCARM303 | Museum Care & Conservation |
4 | CCARM304 | Museum Architecture |
Semester IV
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | ECARM401 | Exhibition & Education |
2 | ECARM402 | Indian Architecture |
3 | CCARM403 | Scope of Archaeology and Museums in Jharkhand |
4 | PRARM404 | Dissertation |
Semester V
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | ECARM401 | Exhibition & Education |
2 | ECARM402 | Indian Architecture |
3 | CCARM403 | Scope of Archaeology and Museums in Jharkhand |
4 | PRARM404 | Dissertation |
UNDER GRADUATE CBCS CURRICULAM
B.A. in Archaeology and Museology
Semester I
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | C1 | An Introduction to Archaeology +T |
2 | C2 | Basics of Museum +T |
3 | GE1 | Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted |
4 | AECC | Language Communication |
Semester II
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | C3 | An Introduction to Archaeology +T |
2 | C4 | Ancient Indian History (600 B.C. - 300 A.D.) +T |
3 | GE1 | Museums in India +T 25 75 |
4 | GE2 | Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted ECC EVS |
Semester III
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | C5 | Ancient Indian History (300 A.D. – 1200 A.D.) +T |
2 | C6 | Museum Administration and Public Relation +T |
3 | C7 | History of Archaeology +T |
4 | GE3 | Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted |
5 | GE3 | 1 Elementary Computer Application Software +Lab |
Semester IV
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | C8 | Prehistoric Culture of India +T |
2 | C9 | Protohistoric Culture of India +T |
3 | C10 | Museum Collection & Documentation +T |
4 | GE4 | Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted |
5 | SEC 2 | Application of Photography in Archaeology & Museology |
Semester V
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | C11 | Art & Architecture of India +T |
2 | C12 | Museum Education +T |
3 | DSE 1 | Ancient World Civilizations +T |
4 | DSE 2 | Heritage and Sites of India +T |
Semester VI
Sl.No. | Paper Code | Paper Name |
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1 | C13 | Indian Numismatics +T |
2 | C14 | Preventive Conservation +T |
3 | DSE 3 | Cultural History of Jharkhand +T |
4 | DSE 4 | Museum Exhibition +T |