IGNOU MDI-003 Assignment 2026-27New
Global Diasporas: Case Studies
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:52 pm.
| Course code | MDI-003 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Global Diasporas: Case Studies |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-003/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) |
About the MDI-003 assignment
The MDI-003 assignment covers all blocks of Global Diasporas: Case Studies. It examines East Asian cultural contributions, the formation of West Asian diasporic communities, North African connections with home countries, Italian diaspora history, and Ghanaian and Tanzanian diasporas. It assesses your understanding and critical use of the course material rather than reproduction of it.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. Each question carries 20 marks. The final question contains two parts worth 10 marks each. No question-specific word limits are printed.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how the East Asian diaspora contributes to the spread of cultural, civilisational and linguistic heritage. |
| Q2 | 20 | Identify the West Asian diaspora and examine the factors behind the formation of its communities worldwide. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss how North African diasporas currently engage with their countries of origin. |
| Q4 | 20 | Describe the historical development and main characteristics of the Italian diaspora. |
| Q5 | 10 X 2= 20 | Write separate responses on the Ghanaian and Tanzanian 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 every question in your own words and submit handwritten answers rather than copied passages from the course material.
- Arrange your points logically, use simple and correct English, and write neatly and clearly.
- For essay-style responses, introduce your interpretation and approach, then conclude by summarising your views.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
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