IGNOU BEGC-110 Assignment 2026-27
British Literature: 19th Century
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 08 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BEGC-110 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGC-110 |
|---|---|
| Course title | British Literature: 19th Century |
| Programme | BA English Honours Programme (BAEGH)BAEGH |
| 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 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 16 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BEGC-110 assignment
The BEGC-110 tutor-marked assignment covers Blocks 1–4. It asks students to apply their understanding and critical appreciation to nineteenth-century British poetry and fiction.
The assignment has three compulsory sections and carries 100 marks. Section A has four context explanations worth 5 marks each; Section B has four answers of about 300 words, worth 5 marks each; and Section C has four answers of about 600 words, worth 15 marks each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (a) | 5 | Explain a passage about suffering, rest and mariners in its context. |
| Q1 (b) | 5 | Explain a passage about facing a final struggle and death in its context. |
| Q1 (c) | 5 | Explain a passage about frustrated desire and separation in its context. |
| Q1 (d) | 5 | Explain a passage about a sister’s support through difficulty in its context. |
| Q2 (a) | 5 | Discuss how Elizabeth-Jane helps reveal Henchard’s moral character in The Mayor of Casterbridge. |
| Q2 (b) | 5 | Examine the Duke’s character in My Last Duchess. |
| Q2 (c) | 5 | Discuss Lucie Manette’s association with home and domestic harmony in A Tale of Two Cities. |
| Q2 (d) | 5 | Discuss the theme of The Windhover. |
| Q3 (a) | 15 | Discuss the relationship between happiness and pain through Henchard’s character in The Mayor of Casterbridge. |
| Q3 (b) | 15 | Explain the significance of the speaker’s weariness with shadows in The Lady of Shalott. |
| Q3 (c) | 15 | Compare the themes of Meeting at Night and Parting at Morning. |
| Q3 (d) | 15 | Critically examine the portrayal of London and Paris in A Tale of Two Cities. |
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
- Attempt every question in your own words and write the assignment by hand.
- Write clearly in simple, correct English and stay within the word limits indicated.
- Use A4 paper, fasten the pages together and include the relevant question number with each answer.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, full address and date, along with the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name.
- Send the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre before the applicable deadline.
- Keep a copy and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre when submitting.
- Submit the assignment before taking the term-end examination.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). The PDF gives these dates for July 2026 and January 2027 enrollees, respectively.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum mark for the BEGC-110 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
Which sessions does this assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the word limits for BEGC-110?
Section B answers should be about 300 words each, and Section C answers should be about 600 words each.
Are all questions compulsory?
Yes. The PDF requires students to attempt all questions in the three sections.
Where should the assignment be submitted?
Send it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre and obtain a receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
Other IGNOU BAEGH assignments
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- BEGC-102: European Classical Literature
- BEGC-103: Indian Writing in English
- BEGC-104: British Poetry and Drama - 14th to 17th Century
- BEGC-105: American Literature
- BEGC-106: Popular Literature
- BEGC-107: British Poetry and Drama - 17th & 18th Century
- BEGC-108: British Literature: 18th Century
- BEGC-109: British Romantic Literature
- BEGC-111: Women’s Writing
- BEGC-112: British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
- BEGC-114: Postcolonial Literatures
- BEGE-141: Understanding Prose
- BEGE-142: Understanding Drama
- BEGE-143: Understanding Poetry
- BEGE-144: Understanding the Novel
- BEGG-174: Creative Writing
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