IGNOU BANE-147 Assignment 2026-27
Urban Anthropology
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 08 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BANE-147 assignment front page →| Course code | BANE-147 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Urban Anthropology |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANE 147/ASST/TMA/July 2026 and 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, 08 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANE-147 assignment
The BANE-147 assignment covers urban life, family and kinship, migration, urban concepts and practical research methods.
It has three assignments worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two essay questions; Assignment II has short notes and brief answers; Assignment III has three practical tasks. All questions are compulsory.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Discuss how urbanisation and urbanism shape life in cities. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Explain changes in urban family, marriage and kinship patterns. |
| Assignment II, short notes (a) | 10 | Write a short note on the Manchester School of Thought. |
| Assignment II, short notes (b) | 10 | Write a short note on rural-to-urban migration and adaptation to city life. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (a) | 2 | Describe primary and secondary urbanisation. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (b) | 2 | Describe semi-urban and peri-urban areas. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (c) | 2 | Explain urban ecology. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (d) | 2 | Explain cosmopolitan identity. |
| Assignment II, brief answers (e) | 2 | Describe the concept of a mohalla. |
| Assignment III (a) | 20 | Prepare a brief research design for studying diversity in an urban neighbourhood. |
| Assignment III (b) | 5 | Prepare an interview guide for studying rural-to-urban migrants in your city. |
| Assignment III (c) | 5 | Prepare an observation checklist for studying public-space use in an urban locality. |
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.
- Keep Assignment I answers to about 500 words each, with an introduction and conclusion.
- Keep the Assignment II short notes to about 250 words each and the brief answers to about 75 words each.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your learner support centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the learner support centre to return the assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BANE-147?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in the final result.
Are all BANE-147 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. The PDF asks students to answer every question in all three assignments.
What are the word limits for the written answers?
Assignment I answers are about 500 words each. Assignment II short notes are about 250 words each, and its brief answers are about 75 words each.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your learner support centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
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 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session.
Which languages are available for the assignment?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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- BANC-107: Biological Diversity in Human Populations
- BANC-108: Theories of Culture and Society
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
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