IGNOU BEGC-114 Assignment 2026-27
Postcolonial Literatures
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
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BEGC-114 assignment front page →| Course code | BEGC-114 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Postcolonial Literatures |
| Programme | B.A (Hons.) English (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) | Sat, 26 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BEGC-114 assignment
The BEGC-114 assignment covers postcolonial literature from South Africa and works by Derek Walcott, David Malouf and Vijay Tendulkar. It also asks students to analyse a short story from the course.
The tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. It covers the entire course.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | 20 | Discuss community, history and struggle in the prescribed South African postcolonial texts. |
| Question 2 | 20 | Examine memory and belonging in Derek Walcott’s poetry. |
| Question 3 | 20 | Analyse the theme and narrative technique of one course short story in relation to postcolonial concerns. |
| Question 4 | 20 | Write a critical note on David Malouf as a postcolonial poet. |
| Question 5 | 20 | Analyse the use of song, dance, music and mime in Vijay Tendulkar’s Ghashiram Kotwal. |
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 five questions and write each relevant question number with its answer.
- Write answers in your own handwriting and in your own words, rather than reproducing passages from the course units.
- Use A4-size paper and tag all the pages together carefully.
- 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.
- Keep a copy of the completed assignment in case it is lost in transit.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BEGC-114 assignment for 2026–27?
It is a tutor-marked assignment for Postcolonial Literatures, covering the entire course for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions are in the BEGC-114 assignment?
There are five compulsory questions, each worth 20 marks.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BEGC-114?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
When is the BEGC-114 assignment due?
The listed dates are 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives these dates for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
Other IGNOU BAEGH assignments
- BEGC-101: Indian Classical Literature
- 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-110: British Literature: 19th Century
- BEGC-111: Women’s Writing
- BEGC-112: British Literature: Early Twentieth Century
- BEGE-141: Understanding Prose
- BEGE-142: Understanding Drama
- BEGE-143: Understanding Poetry
- BEGE-144: Understanding the Novel
- BEGG-174: Creative Writing
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.