IGNOU CTE-101 Assignment 2026-27
The Language and the Learner
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:25 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 08 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the CTE-101 assignment front page →| Course code | CTE-101 |
|---|---|
| Course title | The Language and the Learner |
| Programme | Certificate Programme in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) (Revised)CTE |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Tue, 08 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the CTE-101 assignment
The CTE-101 assignment explores language variation, communication, memory and changes in modern English. It also covers multilingual education in India, motivation for learning English, and the learning approaches associated with Piaget and Chomsky.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. Question 1 contains four short notes worth 5 marks each. The remaining questions require discussion, examples or comparisons. The listing gives the assignment a weightage of 30%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4×5=20 | Write four short notes covering social-class variation in language, code mixing and switching, human communication, and episodic and semantic memory. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss significant changes in modern English, focusing particularly on American and Indian English. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain the relevance of the Three Language Formula in multilingual India, using examples of its implementation or non-implementation. |
| Q4 | 20 | Distinguish integrative motivation from instrumental motivation and give examples of each as reasons for students to learn English. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe the key features of Piaget’s and Chomsky’s approaches to learning and identify their main difference. |
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 five questions; each carries equal marks.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting.
- Base your answers on the course units and your understanding of teaching and learning rather than copying passages from the units.
- Organise your points logically and use simple, correct English with neat, clear writing.
- For essay-type answers, include an introduction explaining your interpretation and approach, and a conclusion summarising your views.
- Submit your assignment at your Study Centre before the applicable deadline, as submission is required to appear in the term-end examination.
- Keep a copy of your assignment and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these dates follow the official listing.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the CTE-101 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for CTE-101?
The assignment carries 100 marks. Its weightage is 30%, according to the official listing.
How many questions must I answer in the CTE-101 assignment?
All five questions are compulsory and carry 20 marks each. The first question has four short notes worth 5 marks each.
What are the CTE-101 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Does the CTE-101 assignment have to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires answers in your own handwriting, written neatly and clearly in simple, correct English.
Where should I submit the assignment, and should I keep proof?
Submit it at your Study Centre, keep a copy and obtain a submission receipt. Timely assignment submission is a precondition for appearing in the examination.
Other IGNOU CTE assignments
- CTE-01: The Language Learner
- CTE-02: The Structure of English
- CTE-03: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-04: Teaching English – Elementary School
- CTE-05: Teaching English – Secondary School
- CTE-102: The Structure of English
- CTE-103: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-104: Teaching English: Elementary School
- CTE-105: Teaching English: Secondary School
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.