IGNOU BSOC-108 Assignment 2026-27
Economic Sociology
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
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| Course code | BSOC-108 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Economic Sociology |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BASOH)BASOH, BAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BSOC-108/ASST/TMA/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, Hindi |
About the BSOC-108 assignment
The BSOC-108 assignment explores how economic life relates to society and culture. It covers classical sociological contributions, reciprocity and gifts, hunting and gathering societies, pastoral economies, domestic production, and key concepts in economic sociology and development.
The assignment has 10 compulsory questions across three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section I has two 20-mark answers of about 500 words each; Section II has three 10-mark answers of about 250 words each; Section III has five 6-mark answers of about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% of the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explore the connections between society, culture and the economy, including classical thinkers’ contributions to economic sociology. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain reciprocity and gifts through their types, dimensions and importance in social exchange. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe the main features and economic organisation of hunting and gathering societies. |
| Q4 | 10 | Outline the defining features of pastoral economies. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the features and importance of the domestic mode of production. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief account of formalism and substantivism. |
| Q7 | 06 | Give a short explanation of socialism. |
| Q8 | 06 | Provide a brief account of the Washington Consensus. |
| Q9 | 06 | Explain the concept of social development briefly. |
| Q10 | 06 | Write a short account of New Economic Sociology. |
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 all three sections.
- Use your own words and follow the Programme Guide instructions before attempting the assignment.
- Keep answers close to the prescribed lengths: 500 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Plan answers using the relevant study units, arrange points logically, and give essay-type answers an introduction and conclusion.
- Present the final answers neatly, connect sentences and paragraphs clearly, and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments within the stipulated time to the Coordinator of your study centre to meet the assignment requirement for term-end examination eligibility.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
- Ask your study centre to return the evaluated assignments.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives different admission-batch deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BSOC-108 for 2026–27?
The assignment code is BSOC-108/ASST/TMA/2026-27, for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in the BSOC-108 assignment?
All 10 questions are compulsory. They are divided into three sections.
What are the word limits for BSOC-108 answers?
Write about 500 words per answer in Section I, 250 words per answer in Section II and 100 words per answer in Section III.
What are the total marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment totals 100 marks and contributes 30% of the course result. The term-end examination contributes 70%.
What are the BSOC-108 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. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the listing dates take priority here.
Where should I submit the assignment, and is it available in Hindi?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your study centre and retain the receipt. The official listing offers both English and Hindi mediums and lists the course under BASOH and BAG.
Other IGNOU BASOH assignments
- BSOC-101: Introduction to Sociology-I
- BSOC-102: Sociology of India- I
- BSOC-103: Introduction to Sociology-II
- BSOC-104: Sociology of India-II
- BSOC-105: Political Sociology
- BSOC-106: Sociology of Religion
- BSOC-107: Sociology of Gender
- BSOC-109: Sociology of Kinship
- BSOC-110: Social Stratification
- BSOC-111: Sociological Thinkers I
- BSOC-112: Sociological Research Methods-I
- BSOC-113: Sociological Thinkers-II
- BSOC-114: Sociological Research Methods-II
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.