IGNOU BSL-002 Assignment 2026
Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-II
Last updated by IGNOU: 23 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 04 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
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| Course code | BSL-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-II |
| Programme | Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture (CSLCOL)CSLC, CSLCOL |
| School | School of Foreign Languages |
| Session | January 2026 and July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BSL-002 assignment
The BSL-002 assignment tests Spanish grammar, reading comprehension, practical conversation and knowledge of Hispanic culture. Topics include verb forms, imperatives, common verbs, health-related conversation, biographies, Mediterranean food, personal experiences and cultural history.
This tutor-marked assignment has 10 compulsory questions carrying 100 marks. Tasks include gap-filling, multiple-choice items, sequencing, comprehension and short writing. Questions 8 and 9 each require at least 60 words in Spanish, while Question 10 specifies approximately 40 words in Spanish. The PDF names January and July 2026; the current listing names July 2026 and January 2027.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10x1=10 | Complete a biographical passage about Roberto Bolaño using appropriate verb forms. |
| Q2 | 5x1=5 | Use the appropriate imperative forms to complete five sentences. |
| Q3 | 10x1=10 | Complete a description of Alcalá de Henares using suitable forms of hay, estar, ser and tener. |
| Q4 | 10 | Arrange a conversation about feeling unwell and seeking relief into a logical order. |
| Q5 | 5x1=5 | Choose suitable grammatical responses for five short everyday situations. |
| Q6 | 5x2=10 | Read an Antonio Banderas biography and answer questions about his background, career, interests and your response to his films. |
| Q7 | 5x2=10 | Answer comprehension questions about Mediterranean dietary traditions, ingredients and health research. |
| Q8 | 15 | Write a Spanish restaurant dialogue between a customer and a waiter in at least 60 words. |
| Q9 | 15 | Describe your life experiences, visits or important events in at least 60 words in Spanish. |
| Q10 | 5x2=10 | Write short Spanish responses about Cervantes, Hispanic foods, the Spanish Civil War, Gabriel García Márquez and the Mexican Revolution. |
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 10 questions.
- Use your understanding rather than copying passages from the study units; supplementary sources may be consulted when needed.
- Write at least 60 words in Spanish for each of Questions 8 and 9, and follow the approximately 40-word instruction for Question 10.
- Use plain A4 pages with a cover page for each assignment; plastic covers are discouraged.
- Include the study centre, programme and course details, learner name, enrolment number, assignment number, submission date, contact number, address and signature on the cover page, and attach a copy of the assignment.
- Submit the assignment to your Study Centre before the applicable deadline, as submission is required to appear in the term-end examination.
- Keep a copy of your submitted assignment and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre.
- Obtain at least 50% marks in the assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these deadlines follow the current listing.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BSL-002 assignment cover?
The current listing identifies July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF cover instead names January 2026 and July 2026, so the session labels differ between the two sources.
What are the BSL-002 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
What are the maximum marks, weightage and minimum passing marks?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The listing gives a 30% weightage, and the PDF requires at least 50% marks in each assignment.
Are all BSL-002 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. The course-specific instruction requires answers to all 10 questions.
What word limits apply to the Spanish writing tasks?
Questions 8 and 9 each require at least 60 words in Spanish. Question 10 carries an instruction of approximately 40 words in Spanish.
Where should I submit the assignment, and should I keep proof?
Submit it to your Study Centre, keep a copy and obtain a submission receipt. The PDF makes assignment submission a condition for appearing in the term-end examination.
Other IGNOU CSLC assignments
All CSLC assignments →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.