IGNOU BEGC-111 Assignment 2026-27
Women’s Writing
Last updated by IGNOU: 17 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
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| Course code | BEGC-111 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Women’s Writing |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (English) Honours (BAEGH)BAEGH |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | BEGC-111/2026-27 |
| 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-111 assignment
The BEGC-111 Women’s Writing assignment covers Blocks 1–4. It assesses your understanding and critical appreciation of women’s writing through poetry, social reform, education, fiction, and women’s perspectives on history and mythology. Answers should apply your understanding rather than reproduce course material.
This 100-mark Tutor Marked Assignment has three sections. Section A requires contextual explanations of any four of five extracts, with 100–150 words per explanation, for 20 marks. Section B has four questions worth 10 marks each, and Section C has two questions worth 20 marks each. Attempt all questions, following the choice provided in Section A.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 4×5=20 | Explain any four of the five supplied literary extracts in their contexts, using 100–150 words for each explanation. |
| Section B, Q2 | 10 | Discuss how Pandita Ramabai’s early experiences influenced her development as a social reformer. |
| Section B, Q3 | 10 | Critically assess Mary Wollstonecraft’s ideas about education for women. |
| Section B, Q4 | 10 | Analyse how the narrator’s changing interpretation of the wallpaper in ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ reflects her mental condition. |
| Section B, Q5 | 10 | Discuss how Virginia Woolf’s ‘The Legacy’ explores marriage and women’s concealed lives in the early twentieth century. |
| Section C, Q6 | 20 | Critically discuss the importance of retelling history and mythology from women’s perspectives through works by Nabaneeta Deb Sen, Lakshmi Kannan, and Naseem Shafaie. |
| Section C, Q7 | 20 | Critically analyse the representation of women characters in ‘Sunlight on a Broken Column’. |
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, choosing any four extracts for Section A, and write answers in your own words rather than copying passages from the course material.
- Submit handwritten answers that are neat, logical, and written in simple, correct English; stay within the word limits given.
- Plan answers using the relevant course units, and give essay-type responses an introduction and a conclusion.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address, and date at the top right of the first page; place the course title, assignment number, and Study Centre name in the centre.
- Use full-size paper, fasten all pages securely, and include the relevant question number with each answer.
- Submit the assignment on time; submission is compulsory before appearing for 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 TEE); 30 September 2026 (December TEE)
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEGC-111 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of BA English (Honours).
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BEGC-111?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
Do I need to answer every question in the Women’s Writing assignment?
Yes. Attempt all questions, but in Section A explain only any four of the five extracts. Section B contains four questions and Section C contains two.
What is the word limit for BEGC-111 answers?
Section A specifies 100–150 words for each extract explanation. The PDF does not give word limits for Sections B and C.
Does the BEGC-111 assignment have to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires answers in your own handwriting and your own words. Keep a copy and collect a receipt from your Study Centre on submission.
What are the submission deadlines for BEGC-111?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June Term End Examination and 30 September 2026 for the December Term End Examination.
Other IGNOU BAEGH assignments
- BEGC-101: Indian Classical Literature
- BEGC-102: European Classical Literature
- 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-112: British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
- BEGE-144: Understanding the Novel
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.