IGNOU BSOC-113 Assignment 2026-27
Sociological Thinkers-II
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:25 am.
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| Course code | BSOC-113 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociological Thinkers-II |
| Programme | Four-Year Undergraduate Programme — Bachelor of Arts (Major), Sociology (BASOH/BAFSO)BASOH, BAFSO |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/BSOC 113/ 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-113 assignment
The BSOC-113 assignment covers sociological ideas about action, the self, social interaction, culture and power. Topics include Parsons’ action approach, the looking-glass self, Goffman’s impression management, Adorno’s culture industry and Foucault’s governmentality, alongside five short conceptual topics.
The booklet contains three tutor-marked sections with 10 compulsory questions: two descriptive answers of about 500 words each, three middle-category answers of about 250 words each, and five short answers of about 100 words each. The stated total is 100 marks, carrying 30% weightage. However, the individual marks printed beside the questions add up to more than 100; the question-wise marks below preserve the PDF’s figures.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss Parsons’ approach to social action. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain the looking-glass self and illustrate it with examples. |
| Q3 | 30 | Critically assess Goffman’s concept of impression management. |
| Q4 | 30 | Explain Adorno’s understanding of the culture industry using examples. |
| Q5 | 30 | Explain governmentality in Foucault’s work. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief account of the concept of back stage. |
| Q7 | 06 | Briefly explain social capital. |
| Q8 | 06 | Write a short explanation of Homo Consumens. |
| Q9 | 06 | Briefly explain the concept of generalized others. |
| Q10 | 06 | Write a short account of mass culture. |
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 in your own words and read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Keep each Section I answer to about 500 words, each Section II answer to about 250 words and each Section III answer to about 100 words.
- Develop descriptive answers as essays with an introduction and conclusion; keep analytical and short answers appropriate to their categories.
- Read the relevant course units, prepare points for each question and arrange them logically before drafting.
- Present 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 from the study centre; keep a photocopy of your assignments if possible.
- Collect your evaluated assignments from the study centre after assessment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end examination); 30 September 2026 (December term-end examination). These are the official listing dates; the PDF gives different batch-wise deadlines, and dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which session is the BSOC-113 assignment for?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions and is listed for BASOH and BAFSO.
How many questions must I answer in BSOC-113?
All 10 questions are compulsory. They are divided into three sections containing two descriptive, three middle-category and five short-category questions.
What are the word limits for this assignment?
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 maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The stated maximum is 100 marks, and the assignment carries 30% of the course result. The printed question-wise marks are inconsistent with the stated total.
What is the submission deadline for BSOC-113?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end examination and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end examination. The PDF instead gives 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the assignment, and do I need a receipt?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also recommends keeping a photocopy if possible.
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-111: Sociological Thinkers I
- BSOC-112: Sociological Research Methods-I
- BSOC-114: Sociological Research Methods-II
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