IGNOU MDI-006 Assignment 2026-27New
Indian Diaspora: Socio-Cultural Facets
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:53 pm.
| Course code | MDI-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Indian Diaspora: Socio-Cultural Facets |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI, PGDMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-006/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) |
About the MDI-006 assignment
The MDI-006 assignment covers the socio-cultural dimensions of the Indian diaspora across all course blocks. It asks students to examine identity, caste, cinema, mobility, religion and multicultural society, using their understanding of the course rather than reproducing study material.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. The final question requires two short notes worth 10 marks each. Answers must be handwritten and expressed in the student's own words. No specific word limits are printed with the questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Distinguish ethnicity, race and nationality, and examine how ethnic identity connects with diaspora. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain caste and examine its relationship with the Indian diaspora. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss how Indian cinema influences the Indian diaspora. |
| Q4 | 20 | Examine mobility within the Indian diaspora in its social, economic and political dimensions. |
| Q5 | 10x2= 20 | Write two short notes addressing religious identity and the defining features of a multicultural society. |
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 copying passages from the course material.
- Organise answers logically, use simple and correct English, and include an introduction and conclusion in essay-type responses.
- Write your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Place the course title, assignment number and your Study Centre's name in the centre of the first page.
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.