IGNOU BANS-183 Assignment 2026-27
Tourism Anthropology
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 08 Jan 2027 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BANS-183 assignment front page →| Course code | BANS-183 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tourism Anthropology |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts/Science/Multidisciplinary (General and Honours)BSCANH, BAM, BSCFAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANS 183/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) | Fri, 08 Jan 2027, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BANS-183 assignment
The BANS-183 assignment covers anthropology and tourism, types of tourism, sustainability, heritage conservation, tourist-host relationships, and cultural aspects of tourism.
It has two assignments worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two 20-mark questions, with about 500 words each. Assignment II has three 10-mark questions of about 250 words each and a short-answer group of about 150 words each. The latter is printed as 6×5=30, but only five topics are listed.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Define anthropology and discuss how its social and physical branches contribute to tourism studies. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Outline different forms of tourism with examples. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (a) | 10 | Explain sustainable tourism using examples. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (b) | 10 | Summarise conservation and preservation work at the Taj Mahal and Bhimbetka. |
| Assignment II, 250 words (c) | 10 | Define a tourist and explain tourist-host relationships with examples. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (a) | 5 | Discuss authenticity in tourism. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (b) | 5 | Discuss commodification in tourism. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (c) | 5 | Discuss ecotourism. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (d) | 5 | Discuss museums. |
| Assignment II, 150 words (e) | 5 | Discuss food as cultural heritage. |
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 all questions in both assignments, using your own words.
- Handwrite the assignments and keep answers within the approximate word limits for each group.
- For Assignment I, write essay-type answers with an introduction and conclusion.
- Organise answers logically and write the final version neatly; underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the assignments to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre within the stipulated time.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep 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 gives 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch.
Frequently asked questions
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BANS-183?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage in the course evaluation.
How many assignments are included?
The booklet contains two tutor-marked assignments for this four-credit course.
What are the word limits?
Assignment I answers are about 500 words each. Assignment II has answers of about 250 words and short answers of about 150 words.
How many short-answer topics are listed in Assignment II?
Five topics are listed, although the PDF gives the group’s marks as 6×5=30.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and retain the receipt.
When is the assignment due?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives different batch-wise dates, so 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-112: Anthropology in Practice
- BANC-113: Forensic Anthropology
- BANC-114: Anthropology of India
- BANE-141: Physiological Anthropology
- BANE-143: Tribal Cultures of India
- BANE-144: Visual Anthropology
- BANE-147: Urban 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.