IGNOU MANE-003 Assignment 2026-27
Comparative Ethnography
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MANE-003 assignment front page →| Course code | MANE-003 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Comparative Ethnography |
| Programme | Master of Arts in Anthropology (MAAN)MAAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MANE 003/AST/TMA/ July 2026- January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MANE-003 assignment
This assignment covers the development and approaches of ethnography, ethical issues, writing cultures and ethnographic studies of communities, rituals and social relationships.
The paper has two sections with five questions each. Attempt five questions, including at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks; answers have limits of 500 words for 20 marks and 250 words for 10 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q11 | 20 | Trace how ethnography developed over time. |
| Q12 | 20 | Critically examine Margaret Trawick’s ethnography of love in a Tamil family. |
| Q13 | 20 | Discuss a course ethnography that illustrates an interpretative approach. |
| Q14 | 20 | Examine fieldwork concerns, intellectual background and social hierarchy in the ethnography of Hausa migrants in Yoruba towns. |
| Q15 | 10+10 | Write short notes on phenomenological ethnography and ethical issues involving identity. |
| Q16 | 20 | Give an overview of writing cultures. |
| Q17 | 20 | Discuss the performance of rituals in Victor Turner’s work on Ndembu ritual. |
| Q18 | 20 | Examine how the ethnography of Himalayan pastoralists treats the formation of individual selves in relation to society. |
| Q19 | 20 | Discuss developmental anthropology’s role in India using the ethnography of changing villages. |
| Q20 | 10+10 | Write short notes on the Cree worldview and Malinowski’s work, drawing on course ethnographies. |
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
- Attempt five questions, with at least two from each section.
- Keep answers within 500 words for 20-mark questions and 250 words for 10-mark questions.
- Write answers in your own words and organise them clearly.
- For long answers, give attention to the introduction and conclusion.
- Write neatly and underline or highlight points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre.
- Keep a photocopy and obtain and retain an acknowledgement receipt.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MANE-003?
The printed code is MANE 003/AST/TMA/ July 2026- January 2027.
How many questions must I attempt?
Attempt five questions, including at least two from each of the two sections.
What are the marks and weightage for this assignment?
The assignment is worth 100 marks, and the listing gives its weightage as 30%.
What are the answer word limits?
The limit is 500 words for a 20-mark question and 250 words for a 10-mark question.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
When is the MANE-003 assignment due?
The listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Other IGNOU MAAN assignments
- MAN-001: Social Anthropology
- MAN-002: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-101: Introducing Anthropology
- MAN-102: Physical/Biological Anthropology
- MAN-103: Social and Cultural Anthropology
- MAN-104: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-105: Tribes in India
- MANE-001: Human Genetics
- MANE-002: Human Growth and Development
- MANE-004: Gender and Society
- MANE-005: Environmental Anthropology
- MANE-006: Social Stratification
- MANE-007: Tribes in India
- MANI-001: Anthropology and Methods of Research
- MANI-002: Physical Anthropology
- MANI-003: Practicing Anthropology
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.