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WHAT IS HISTORY?

Definition of history as the study of the past


Understanding history for making sense of the present
and shaping the future
History is not the study of past. History is the study of
change
History….
Definition:
 “History is the study of changes over time, and it covers all aspects of
human society.”

 “History, the discipline that studies the chronological record of


events( as affecting a nation or people) based on a critical examination of
source martials and usually presenting an explanation of their causes.”-
Britannica

 “ Historian define history as the study of past events, how they


change, and how they influence current and future events.”
Significance of Studying History

 Understanding the past to make sense of the present and


shape the future

 Developing critical thinking, research, and analytical skills

 Fostering cultural awareness, and a global perspective

 Providing a foundation for various academic and


professional fields
Branches of History

 Political history: Focusing on the study of governments, leaders, and political events

 Social history: Examining the lives and experiences of ordinary people, social structures, and cultural
practices

 Economic history: Analyzing the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

 Intellectual history: Studying the development of ideas, philosophies, and cultural movements

 Military history: Focusing on the study of wars, conflicts, and military strategies
Historical Periodization
World
 Prehistoric era: Before the invention of writing
 Ancient history: From the development of early civilizations to the fall of the
Western Roman Empire
 Medieval history: From the 5th to the 15th century
 Early modern history: From the 15th to the 18th century
 Modern history: From the 18th century to the present
Bengal
Prehistoric era: Before the invention of writing
Ancient history: 3rd Century BCE – 1204 CE
Medieval history: 1204 CE – 1757/1765 CE
British Period: 1757 – 1947 CE
 Pakistan Period: 1947 CE – 1971 CE
Bangladesh Period: 1971- Current
Primary sources: Original documents, artifacts, and
eyewitness accounts
Historical
Sources Secondary sources: Interpretations and analyses of historical
events and processes
and
Methodology Historical research methods: Archival research, oral history,
comparative analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches
Sources
Archeological sources

Archeological Sites
 Archeological Sources

Coins
Terracotta Copper Plate Inscription
Literary Sources
Newspaper Cinema and Documentaries
Library, Archives ad Museum
Historiography and Historical
Perspectives

Changing interpretations of history over time


Influence of different schools of thought, ideologies, and cultural
backgrounds on historical narratives

Importance of critical thinking and evaluating multiple perspectives in


historical analysis
Interdisciplinary
Connection/Perspective
Intersections between history and other academic disciplines, such as
sociology, anthropology, political science, or literature.

How different disciplinary lenses can enrich our understanding of


historical events and processes.
COMMENTS
HISTORY AS A DYNAMIC AND MULTIFACETED DISCIPLINE

HISTORICAL SOURCES AND NARRATIVES

RELEVANCE OF HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE IN ADDRESSING CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES

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