IGNOU BSOC-111 Assignment 2026-27
Sociological Thinkers I
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-111 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociological Thinkers I |
| Programme | Four-Year Undergraduate Programme — Bachelor of Arts (Major), Sociology (BASOH/BAFSO)BASOH, BAG, BAFSO |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/BSOC 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, Hindi |
About the BSOC-111 assignment
The BSOC-111 assignment covers key ideas of Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Topics include class consciousness, legitimacy, alienation, social facts, bureaucracy, collective conscience, historical materialism, status groups, mechanical solidarity and surplus value.
The assignment has 10 compulsory questions across three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each. Section II has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each. Section III has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% of the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how Marx understands class consciousness. |
| Q2 | 20 | Critically assess Weber’s conception of legitimacy. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss alienation in Marx’s thought. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain the distinction between normal and pathological social facts. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the place of bureaucracy in Weber’s account of modern society. |
| Q6 | 06 | Describe the meaning of collective conscience. |
| Q7 | 06 | Explain the idea of historical materialism. |
| Q8 | 06 | Describe what is meant by a status group. |
| Q9 | 06 | Explain the meaning of mechanical solidarity. |
| Q10 | 06 | Describe the concept of surplus value. |
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
- Read the Programme Guide instructions and the relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Answer every question in your own words.
- Keep answers close to the section-wise limits: about 500, 250 and 100 words respectively.
- Organise answers logically, with clear connections between paragraphs; give descriptive answers an introduction and conclusion.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments within the required time to the coordinator of your study centre to meet the assignment requirement for term-end examination eligibility.
- Collect and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your assignments if possible.
- Ask your study centre to return the assignments after evaluation.
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 batch-wise deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BSOC-111 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the total marks and weightage for BSOC-111?
The assignment totals 100 marks and contributes 30% of the final course result. The term-end examination contributes 70%.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
Answer all 10 questions. Write about 500 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–5, and 100 words each for Questions 6–10.
What are the BSOC-111 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 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the dates shown here follow the current listing.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also recommends keeping a photocopy if possible.
In which mediums is the BSOC-111 assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi.
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-108: Economic Sociology
- BSOC-109: Sociology of Kinship
- BSOC-110: Social Stratification
- 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.