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F Y B A Ancient Indian Culture1_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Enclosure to Item No. 4.75
A.C. 14/07/2016
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for the F.Y.B.A. (Optional)
Program : B.A.
Course : Ancient Indian Culture
(Credit Based Semester and Grading System with
effect from the academic year 2016 ‐2017)
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1. Syllabus as per Credit Based and Grading System.
i. Name of the Programme :‐ B.A.
ii. Course Code :‐ ‐‐
iii. Course Title :‐ Ancient Indian Culture (Optional)
iv. Semester wise Course Contents: ‐ Submitted
v. References and additional references: ‐Submitted
vi. Credit structure :‐ I Sem / II Sem
3 / 03
vii. No. of lectures per Unit :‐ Submitted
viii. No. of lectures per week / semester :‐ 4 lectures/ week
45 lectures/ Semester
2. Scheme of Examination:‐ Submitted
3. Special notes, if any:‐ Nil
4. Eligibility, if any:‐ As p er University Rules
5. Fee Structure:‐ As per University Rules
6. Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any:‐ As per Academic Council
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FYBA Syllabus 2011- 2012
Elements of Archaeology in India
Semester I
Aims and Objectives:
1. Creating awareness about the theoretical foundation of Archaeology.
2. Teaching basics of Field Archaeology.
3. Understanding vast variation in Archaeological data, its context.
4. Methods of interpretation of Archaeological data and analyses.
1 Definition and Scope of Archaeology 08
a. Definition (traditional and neo (04)
archaeology)
b. Scope (Archaeology and Other
Sciences: History, Geology,
Anthropology, Cultural Systems:
Economics, Political Science,
(04) Sociology, Mythology, Natural
Sciences: Palaeobotany, Pa lenology,
Palaeontology, Physics, Chemistry
and Technology)
2 Methods in Archaeology 11
Exploration Methods (Find Spots of (04)
Treasure Troves, Arial Photography, Survey
Maps, Folk Lore, Local Legends, River
Valley Survey, District Survey, Different
Evidences – Excavated and Explored sites
(Formulation of Hypothesis), Inscriptional
Evidence – to define Historical Geography.)
Excavation Methods (Formulation of
(04) Hypothesis, Trial Excavation, Establishing
the C ultural Sequence, Comparing it with the
evidence in surrounding areas, Horizontal Excavation, Marine Archaeology)
Total
3 Credits
for the
Semester
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Dating Methods (Relative Dating Methods: (03)
Dendrochronology, Strategrap hy and Cultural
Sequence; Absolute Dating Methods: C14,
Thermoluminescence, Potassium -Argon,
Paleonology(with special reference to
Rajasthan))
3 Three streams of Archaeology 20
Prehistoiric - Protohistoric Archaeology: (08)
Lower Palaeolithic - Isampur;
Middle Palaeolithic: Gangapur, Chirki -
Nevasa;
Upper Palaeolithic: ;
Mesolithic: Patne (ostrich shells),
Neolithic – Chalcolithic: Tuljapur Gadhi,
Nevasa, Inamgaon, Daimabad, Prakashbahal.
Megalithic: Mahurjhari, Takalghat, Naikund,
Bhagimahari, Borgaon, ;
Historical: Sopara, Ter, Nasik, Kolhapur, (06)
Washim, Paithan, Nagra, Bhokardan, Pauni,
Mathura, Hastinapur, Taxila, Sisupalgarh;
Medieval: Chapaner, Hampi, Daulatabad
(06)
4 Archaeology as a tool of Cultural History 06
Mythology (include folk lore) and Ethics (02)
Technology and Philosophy (02)
Fine and Performing Arts (02)
5 Field Visits are Compulsory at least one of
the Following Sites: Ter, Elephanta, Sopara,
Paithan, Daulatabad, Hampi, etc. Or any other
important site where in the excavations are
going on.
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Semester II
Elements of Museology in India
Aims and Objectives:
1. Creating awareness about the theoretical foundation of Museology.
2. Understanding various functions and scope of the Museum.
3. Understanding relation between Museum and Society.
1 What is Museum? 06
a. Definition, aims and Objectives (02)
b. Types of Museums
(02) c. Museology and Museography
(02)
2 Functions of a Museum 12
Acquisition: Ways (02)
Documentation: Registrars (General (02)
Accession, Gallery, Location) Accession,
Photography, Physical and Chemical
inspection
Display: Gallery, Types of Showcases, (02)
Lightin g, Colour Scheme
Security: Store, Gallery, Museum in General
(02)
Preservation: Conservation Lab, Preventive,
(02) Curative.
Signage: Internal, External (02)
3 Research, Education and Publication 12
Research and Library (02)
Education: Signage, Out Reach Programmes (06)
(Involvement of Children, Museum Shop,
Total
3 Credits
for the
Semester
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Mobile Exhibitions, etc.), Events, Special
Exhibitions, Audio Guides.
Publicatio n: Catalogues, Broachers and Hand
books
(04)
4 Types of Exhibitions: 04
Permanent Exhibitions: Museum Galleries (02)
(Theme and Display)
Temporary Exhibitions: Special Exhibitions (02)
(Exchange Programme)
5 Museums and Personal: 03
Hierarchy, Duties and Responsibilities
6 Museums and other six components of art 08
and culture and their inter -relationship
Museums and Archaeology;
(06)
Museums and Archives;
Museums and Libraries;
Museums and Gazetteers;
Museums and Teaching of Fine Arts, Dance -
Drama -Music (Culture)
Art and culture (with seven components) as a
whole and their assimilation and integration (02)
into formal Education
7 Visit to any one Museum for the better
understanding o f the components of the
syllabi.
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Reference Books:
Archaeology
Agrawal D. P., South Asian Prehistory , Aryan Books, Delhi, 2002.
Allchin Briget and Raymond, The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan, Canbridge
University Press, First South Asian E dition, 1996.
Allchin F. R., Archaeology of Early Historic South Asia, The Emergence of Cities and
States , Canbridge University Press, 1995.
Chakrabarty D. K., A History of Indian Archaeology:From Begging to 1947,
Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 1988.
Dani el G., A Short History of Archaeology , Thames nd Hudson, London, 1981.
Dhawalikar M. K., Indian Protohistory , Books and Books, New Delhi, 1997.
Dhawalikar M. K., Historical Archaeology of India, Books and Books, New Delhi, 1999.
Fagan Brian, In the Begging, An Introduction to Archaeology , The Lindbriar, Corporation, USA.
Ghosh A., Encyclopedia of Indian Archaeology (Vols. I and II), Munshiram Manoharlal, 1990.
Rajan K., Archaeology: Principles and Methods , Pathippakam Publication, Thanjavur,
2002. Raman K. V., Principles and Methods in Archaeology , Parthajan Publication, 1991.
Renfrew Colin, P. Bhan, Archaelogy: Theories, Methods and Practice , Thames and Hudson,
London, 1993.
Sali S. A., Stone Age India, Aurangabad, 1993.
Sankalia H. D., Prehistory and Pr otohistory of India and Pakistan, Deccan College, Pune,
2nd edition, 1974.
Wheeler R E M, Archaeology from the Earth, Penguin Books, London, 1961.
Museology
Agarwal O.P. - Essentials of Conservation & Museology - Sandeep Prakashan Delhi 2007
Appleton J - Museums for the people ( london 2001 )
Biswas T.K. - Museum & education - New Age International New Delhi
1996 Burcaw G Ellis - Introduction to Museum Work - Nashville 1975
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Caulton , T ( 1998 ) Hands - On Exhibitions: Managing Interactive Museums and Sci ence
Centre, London
Davis P. ( 1999 ) Ecomuseum A Sense of Place , London
Durant J, ( 1992 ) Museum and the Public understanding of Science , London
Henare A ( 2005 ) Museums, Anthropology and Imperial Exchange , Cambridge
Hein , H ( 1990 ) The Exploratorium: The Museum as Laboratory , Washington, DC:
Smithsonian institute.
Hein H.S. ( 2000) The Museum in transition - Washington DC
Macdonald ,S And Fyfe G ( eds ) ( 1996 ) Theorzing Museum : Representing Identity
and Diversity in a Changing world, Oxfor d
Moffat H & woollard V ( 1999 ) Museum & Gallery Education - London
Museum Association - Code of Ecthis for Museums ( London 2002 )
O'Neill , M. ( 2006 )' Essentialism, Adaptation and Justice Towards a New Epistemology
of Museums' Journal of Museum Management and Curatorship.
Museum Revolutions - Edited by Simon J. Knell, Suzanne MacLoed and Sheila Watson -
London 2007
Marathi and Hindi Reference Books:
Agarwal O.P. - Essentials of Conservation & Museology (Marathi Tr.).
Bhalerao M., K. Rayarikar, Maharashtrachya Itihasache Sakshidar - Shilalekh ani
Tamrapat , Diamond Publications, 2010
Dhawalikar M. K., Puratattvavidya (Marathi), Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Ani Sansruti Mandal,
Mumbai, 1980.
Dhawalikar M. K., Prachin Bharatiya Nanakashastra, Continenta l Prakashan, Pune, 2007.
Dhavalikar M.K., Kone Eke Kali Sindhu Samskriti, Rajahamsa Prakashan, Pune. 2008
Deo S. B., Puratattvavidya (Marathi), Continental Prakashan, Pune, Reprint 2007.
Deo. S. B., Maharashtratil Utkhanane , Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya A ni Sansruti Mandal,
Mumbai.
Gokhale S., Purabhilekhavidya, Continental Prakashan, Pune, 2007.
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Gokhale S., Bharatiya, Abhilekhvidya (Tr. of Indian Epigraphy by D.C. Sircar) -
Continental Prakashan, Pune, 2010
Jha Amiteshvar, Bharatiya Sikke , IIRNS, Anja neri, 2004.
Oza G. H., Prachin Bharatiya Lipimala (Marathi Tr.) , Sahitya Academy, Delhi, 1977.
Prabhune P., Maharashtratil Chalanacha Itihas , Diamond Publications, Pune 2007.
Sankalia H. D., Puratattva Parichay (Marathi), Deccan College, Pune.
Vajpeyi K. D., Aitihasik Bharatiya Abhilekha, Publication Scheme, jaipur, 1992.
Paper Pattern:
Internal Assessment 40 % 40 Marks
_ Two periodical class test / Case stud(ies) / on -line or a
combination of these / Seminar Paper Presentation 20 Marks
_ One assig nment / Field Visit Report 10 Marks
_ Active participation in class instructional deliveries 05 Marks
_ Overall conduct as a responsible student, mannerism and
articulation and exhibit of leadership qualities in organizing
related academic activities 05 Ma rks
Semester End Assessment 60 % 60 Marks
Q. 1. A. Objective
Select the correct option and fill in the blanks. (05 out of 10) 05 Marks
B. Write Short Notes on Any Two of the Following (02 out of 04) 10 Marks
Q. 2 to 4Answer the following question in brie f. (One internal Option Each) 15 Marks
Each.
(Allocation of marks depends on the weightage of the topic.)