IGNOU MDI-001 Assignment 2026-27New
Migration and Diaspora: Theory and Methodology
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:51 pm.
| Course code | MDI-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Migration and Diaspora: Theory and Methodology |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-001/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
About the MDI-001 assignment
The MDI-001 assignment covers all blocks of the course. It assesses your understanding and critical application of ideas about globalisation, migration corridors, demographic changes, human development, migration theory and governance.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The fifth question contains two parts worth 10 marks each. Answers must be handwritten and expressed in your own words. No specific answer word limits are printed with the questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain globalisation and examine its advantages and disadvantages. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss global migration corridors and the ways they influence one another. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine demographic changes taking place in international migration. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss how migration affects human development, using examples. |
| Q5 (a) | 10 | Explain the social capital theory of migration. |
| Q5 (b) | 10 | Discuss the Migration Governance Index. |
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 every question in your own words rather than reproducing passages from the course material.
- Write the assignment by hand, neatly and clearly, using simple, correct English and logically organised answers.
- For essay-type answers, include an introduction explaining your approach and a conclusion summarising your views.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
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