IGNOU BEGC-107 Assignment 2026-27
British Poetry and Drama - 17th & 18th Century
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| Course code | BEGC-107 |
|---|---|
| Course title | British Poetry and Drama - 17th & 18th Century |
| Programme | BA English Honours Programme (BAEGH)BAEGH, BAFEG |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BEGC-107 assignment
This BEGC-107 assignment covers Blocks 1–4 and tests your understanding and critical appreciation of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British poetry and drama. Topics include tragedy, satire, pastoral poetry, Jacobean drama, and works by Milton, Pope and Dryden.
The tutor-marked assignment has three sections worth 100 marks altogether. Section A requires four short notes out of five options for 20 marks. Section B requires five answers out of six questions for 50 marks. Both questions in Section C are compulsory and carry 15 marks each. No numerical word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1(a) | 5 | Write a short note on Marlowian tragedy. |
| Section A, Q1(b) | 5 | Write a short note on John Webster’s satire. |
| Section A, Q1(c) | 5 | Write a short note on the Augustan Age. |
| Section A, Q1(d) | 5 | Write a short note on pastoral poetry. |
| Section A, Q1(e) | 5 | Write a short note on the Cardinal in The Duchess of Malfi. |
| Section B, Q1 | 10 | Discuss how The Duchess of Malfi explores power and corruption. |
| Section B, Q2 | 10 | Present a critical comparison of Milton’s L’Allegro and Il Penseroso. |
| Section B, Q3 | 10 | Explain the main arguments in Pope’s An Essay on Criticism. |
| Section B, Q4 | 10 | Examine the poetic diction used in Mac Flecknoe. |
| Section B, Q5 | 10 | Discuss the defining characteristics of Jacobean drama. |
| Section B, Q6 | 10 | Critically examine the portrayals of Belinda and Clarissa in The Rape of the Lock. |
| Section C, Q1 | 15 | Evaluate Lycidas as an example of pastoral elegy. |
| Section C, Q2 | 15 | Compare the mock-heroic techniques in Mac Flecknoe and The Rape of the Lock. |
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
- Write the assignment by hand in your own words rather than reproducing passages from the study material.
- Organise answers logically and use simple, correct English with neat, clear handwriting.
- Plan essay answers with an introduction that explains your approach and a conclusion that summarises your views.
- Place your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Put the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the centre of the first page.
- Use foolscap-size paper, tag all pages securely and identify each answer with its question number.
- Submit the assignment on time; submission is compulsory before taking the Term-End Examination.
- Keep a copy of your assignment and obtain a receipt from your Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these dates follow the official listing.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEGC-107 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions. The official listing includes BAEGH and BAFEG and lists English as the available medium.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BEGC-107?
The assignment carries 100 marks. Its weightage is 30%, according to the official listing.
How many questions must I attempt?
Write four short notes in Section A, answer any five questions in Section B and attempt both questions in Section C.
Must the assignment be handwritten, and is there a word limit?
The PDF requires handwritten answers in your own words. Although its general instructions mention observing stated word limits, no numerical word limits appear alongside this assignment’s questions.
What are the submission deadlines for BEGC-107?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF presents deadlines using session labels without years; dates can differ by session.
Which study blocks should I use for this assignment?
The assignment is based on Blocks 1–4 of BEGC-107.
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- BEGC-105: American Literature
- BEGC-106: Popular Literature
- BEGC-108: British Literature: 18th Century
- BEGC-109: British Romantic Literature
- BEGC-111: Women’s Writing
- BEGC-112: British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
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