IGNOU BEGC-112 Assignment 2026-27
British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 01 Nov 2026, 04:24 pm.
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| Course code | BEGC-112 |
|---|---|
| Course title | British Literature: Early Twentieth Century |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (English) Honours (BAEGH)BAEGH, BAFEG |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | Assignment BEGC 112 |
| 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-112 assignment
This BEGC-112 assignment covers four course blocks on early twentieth-century British literature. It tests critical reading through poetry passages, modernism, gender, the effects of World War I, and the treatment of characters and narrative technique in fiction.
The tutor-marked assignment has 11 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A contains four contextual explanations worth 40 marks. Section B includes four short notes worth 20 marks and two short essays worth 20 marks. Section C has one 20-mark question on Mrs. Dalloway. No numerical word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, I.1 | 10 | Explain the supplied passage about social collapse, violence and lost conviction in its context. |
| Section A, I.2 | 10 | Explain the supplied passage about returning to familiar kingdoms but feeling alienated from the old order. |
| Section A, I.3 | 10 | Explain the supplied passage describing a person's union membership, social habits and responses to newspapers and advertising. |
| Section A, I.4 | 10 | Explain the supplied passage commemorating people who fought for life through imagery of nature and remembrance. |
| Section B, II.1 | 5 | Write a short note outlining the main features of modernism. |
| Section B, II.2 | 5 | Write a short note examining gender issues in Sons and Lovers. |
| Section B, II.3 | 5 | Write a short note discussing Septimus Warren Smith as a character in Mrs. Dalloway. |
| Section B, II.4 | 5 | Write a short note on Stephen Spender's poetry. |
| Section B, III.1 | 10 | Use prescribed course texts to discuss how early twentieth-century British writing portrays the impact of World War I on British lives. |
| Section B, III.2 | 10 | Discuss the biblical and historical contexts of Yeats's poem The Second Coming. |
| Section C, IV | 20 | Examine how Virginia Woolf explores her characters' inner lives through stream of consciousness in Mrs. Dalloway. |
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 the assignment.
- Submit handwritten answers that are neat and easy to read.
- Use your own words and demonstrate your understanding rather than reproducing study-material passages.
- Read the relevant course units, note your main points and arrange them logically before writing.
- Write in simple, correct English and follow any word limit indicated in a question.
- Give essay answers an introduction that sets out your approach and a conclusion that brings together your views.
- Submit the assignment on time before appearing for the term-end examination; submission is compulsory for exam eligibility.
- 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 examination); 30 September 2026 (December term-end examination). Dates differ by session/examination.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEGC-112 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for BEGC-112?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end examination and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end examination. The applicable date depends on the session/examination.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks, and the official listing gives it a 30% weightage.
Are all BEGC-112 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All 11 questions must be answered: four contextual explanations, four short notes, two short essays and one extended question.
Does the assignment specify word limits?
The general guidelines ask students to observe any stated word limits, but the questions in this PDF do not specify numerical limits.
Must I submit a handwritten assignment before the examination?
Yes. The PDF requires handwritten work and makes timely assignment submission a condition for appearing in the term-end examination. It also asks students to retain a copy and collect a Study Centre receipt.
Other IGNOU BAEGH assignments
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- BEGC-104: British Poetry and Drama - 14th to 17th Century
- BEGC-105: American Literature
- BEGC-106: Popular Literature
- BEGC-108: British Literature: 18th Century
- BEGC-109: British Romantic Literature
- BEGE-144: Understanding the Novel
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