IGNOU MDI-002 Assignment 2026-27New
Transnationalism, Diaspora and Citizenship
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:51 pm.
| Course code | MDI-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Transnationalism, Diaspora and Citizenship |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-002/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
About the MDI-002 assignment
The MDI-002 assignment covers all course blocks on transnationalism, diaspora and citizenship. It assesses understanding and critical application of the course material through topics including diaspora concepts, home and host country policies, Jewish and South Asian diasporas, non-citizenship and transnational activities.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 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 provided in the questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Define diaspora and transnationalism and examine how the two concepts relate to each other. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain, using examples, how diasporas influence policies in their home and host countries. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss with examples why the Jewish diaspora is classified as a victim diaspora. |
| Q4 | 20 | Identify who makes up the South Asian diaspora and discuss its characteristics. |
| Q5 (a) | 10 | Explain who is considered a non-citizen. |
| Q5 (b) | 10 | Describe the transnational activities undertaken by diasporas. |
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 all five questions in your own words and submit handwritten answers rather than reproducing passages from the course material.
- Organise answers logically, use simple and correct English, and include an introduction and conclusion in essay-type responses.
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