IGNOU BSOE-144 Assignment 2026-27
Reading Ethnographies
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
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| Course code | BSOE-144 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Reading Ethnographies |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAG); Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (BAFSO); Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary) (BAM)BAG, BASOH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | 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 BSOE-144 assignment
The BSOE-144 assignment covers ethnographic approaches, research ethics and participation, feminist ethnography, and globalization. It also examines women in Tamil Nadu’s Mukkuvar society and caste interactions involving the Coorgs.
The assignment has 10 compulsory questions across three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section I requires two descriptive answers of about 400 words each, Section II has three answers of about 250 words each, and Section III has five short answers of about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain interpretive ethnography and trace the history and development of ethnography. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine women’s position in the Mukkuvar society of Tamil Nadu. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss the ethical considerations that guide ethnographic research. |
| Q4 | 10 | Describe the main features of classical ethnography. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain the meaning of voluntary participation. |
| Q6 | 06 | Explain what the expression ‘sites of natural world’ means. |
| Q7 | 06 | Explain the concept of scientific ethnography. |
| Q8 | 06 | Discuss one stage in the development of feminist ethnography. |
| Q9 | 06 | Identify the prominent castes with which the Coorgs interact. |
| Q10 | 06 | Explain the meaning of continuous globalization. |
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 answers close to the section limits: about 400 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Organise descriptive answers as essays with an introduction and conclusion; keep analytical and short answers concise and relevant.
- Read the relevant course units, arrange your points logically and write the final answers neatly, underlining points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your study centre within the required time to remain eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the study centre; keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Collect your evaluated assignment from the study centre after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates. Dates can differ by session: the PDF separately lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 admission batch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BSOE-144 assignment for the 2026–27 session?
It is the Reading Ethnographies tutor-marked assignment for July 2026 and January 2027, with assignment code ASST /TMA /2026-27.
How many questions must I answer in BSOE-144?
All 10 questions are compulsory. There are two questions in Section I, three in Section II and five in Section III.
What are the marks and weightage of the BSOE-144 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result. The PDF assigns the remaining 70% to the term-end examination.
What are the word limits for the BSOE-144 assignment?
Write about 400 words per answer in Section I, 250 words per answer in Section II and 100 words per answer in Section III.
What are the BSOE-144 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; the PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch.
Where should I submit the BSOE-144 assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also suggests keeping a photocopy if possible.
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