IGNOU BANC-108 Assignment 2026-27
Theories of Culture and Society
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 12 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BANC-108 assignment front page →| Course code | BANC-108 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Theories of Culture and Society |
| Programme | Bachelor of Science (Honours/Major) Anthropology (BSCANH/BSCFAN)BSCANH, BSCFAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANC 108/ASST/TMA/July 2026- January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 12 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BANC-108 assignment
The BANC-108 assignment covers theories of culture and society, including evolutionary, structuralist, symbolic and interpretive approaches. It also asks students to consider the use of theory in ethnographic research.
There are three assignments with 11 questions in total, worth 100 marks. Assignment I has two essay questions of about 500 words each. Assignment II has two short notes of about 250 words each and five brief answers of about 75 words each. Assignment III has two practical-based questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Discuss the foundations of the evolutionary school and the criticisms made of it. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Describe the American cultural tradition. |
| Assignment II (a) | 10 | Examine classical anthropological works associated with symbolic and interpretive approaches. |
| Assignment II (b) | 10 | Explain Lévi-Strauss’s contribution to structuralism. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (a) | 2 | Write briefly about Malinowski. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (b) | 2 | Write briefly about Marxian theory. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (c) | 2 | Write briefly about social integration. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (d) | 2 | Write briefly about dialogical ethnography. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (e) | 2 | Write briefly about neo-evolutionism. |
| Assignment III (a) | 10 | Define theory and examine why it is needed in an ethnographic study. |
| Assignment III (b) | 20 | Prepare a synopsis on the social aftermaths of the COVID-19 pandemic and digital learning, and justify a theory for studying the topic. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in all three assignments in your own words.
- Write the assignments by hand and submit them within the stipulated time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Keep Assignment I answers to about 500 words each, Assignment II short notes to about 250 words each, and its brief answers to about 75 words each.
- Use an introduction and conclusion for the essay-type answers in Assignment I.
- Submit the completed assignments to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; the booklet also suggests keeping a photocopy if possible.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; the PDF lists different admission-batch deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark for the BANC-108 assignment?
The three assignments together carry 100 marks.
What is the assignment weightage for BANC-108?
The assignment carries 30% weightage in the final result.
How many questions are in the BANC-108 assignment?
There are 11 questions across three assignments, and all must be answered.
What are the listed submission dates?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF lists different dates by admission batch, so dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and retain the receipt.
Is the BANC-108 assignment available in Hindi?
The official listing shows both English and Hindi as available mediums.
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- BANC-102: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- BANC-103: Archaeological Anthropology
- BANC-104: Human Origin and Evolution
- BANC-105: Tribes and Peasants in India
- BANC-106: Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions
- BANC-107: Biological Diversity in Human Populations
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANC-111: Human Population Genetics
- BANC-112: Anthropology in Practice
- BANC-113: Forensic Anthropology
- BANC-114: Anthropology of India
- BANE-141: Physiological Anthropology
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.