IGNOU BANC-112 Assignment 2026-27
Anthropology in Practice
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 29 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BANC-112 assignment front page →| Course code | BANC-112 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Anthropology in Practice |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANC 112/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) | Tue, 29 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANC-112 assignment
The BANC-112 assignment covers practicing anthropology in business, forensic work, public health, policy and other settings. It also includes questions on project planning and field techniques.
The assignment has three sections worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two 500-word answers; Assignment II has two 250-word and five 150-word answers. Assignment III has two project-related questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Discuss the difficulties and dilemmas encountered by practicing anthropologists. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Explain business and corporate anthropology using examples. |
| Assignment II (a) | 10 | Compare academic anthropologists with practicing anthropologists. |
| Assignment II (b) | 10 | Discuss the role of practicing anthropologists in forensic anthropology. |
| Assignment II, short question (a) | 2 | Write briefly about epidemiology and public health. |
| Assignment II, short question (b) | 2 | Write briefly about genetic screening and counselling. |
| Assignment II, short question (c) | 2 | Describe anthropology's place in advocacy and research policy. |
| Assignment II, short question (d) | 2 | Write briefly about ethnomedicine. |
| Assignment II, short question (e) | 2 | Discuss population dynamics and culture. |
| Assignment III (a) | 20 | Prepare a project synopsis on earthquake awareness and preparedness, explaining the tools to be used with examples. |
| Assignment III (b) | 10 | Explain participatory rural appraisal and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. |
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 sections in your own words.
- Keep Assignment I answers to about 500 words each, with an introduction and conclusion.
- Keep the first two Assignment II answers to about 250 words each and the five short answers to about 150 words each.
- Organise answers logically and write the final version neatly.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your learner support centre within the stipulated time.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; if possible, keep a photocopy of the assignment.
- Collect your assignment from the learner support centre after it has been evaluated.
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 assignment code for BANC-112?
The printed code is BANC 112/ASST/TMA/July 2026- January 2027.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage in the course evaluation.
How many sections are in the BANC-112 assignment?
There are three sections, and students must answer all questions in each section.
What are the word limits for the assignment?
Assignment I answers are about 500 words each. Assignment II has two answers of about 250 words each and five short answers of about 150 words each. No word limit is printed for Assignment III.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your learner support centre and retain the receipt.
When is the BANC-112 assignment due?
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 admission-batch deadlines, and dates can differ by session.
Other IGNOU BSCANH assignments
- BANC-101: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- 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-108: Theories of Culture and Society
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANC-111: Human Population Genetics
- 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.