IGNOU MEG-12 Assignment 2026-27
A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature
Last updated by IGNOU: 01 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:58 pm.
| Course code | MEG-12 |
|---|---|
| Course title | A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature |
| Programme | Master’s Degree in English (MEG)MEG, PGDNLEG |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MEG-12/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) |
About the MEG-12 assignment
The MEG-12 assignment covers the entire course and assesses your understanding, critical appreciation and expression. Its topics include landscape and wilderness in Canadian writing, identity in Surfacing, the title of The Tin Flute, nationality and belonging in The English Patient, and dramatic techniques in The Ecstasy of Rita Joe.
This is one Tutor Marked Assignment worth 100 marks, with a 30% weightage according to the listing. All five questions are compulsory and carry 20 marks each. The question paper does not specify answer word limits.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explore the importance of landscape and wilderness to the Canadian literary imagination. |
| Q2 | 20 | Analyse the search for identity in Surfacing. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine how the title of The Tin Flute contributes to the novel’s meaning. |
| Q4 | 20 | Analyse how The English Patient explores nationality, borders and belonging. |
| Q5 | 20 | Examine George Ryga’s use of dramatic techniques in The Ecstasy of Rita Joe. |
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
- Read the assignment instructions in the Handbook and Programme Guide before starting.
- Include your enrolment number, name, address, signature, assignment code, course title, programme code, study centre and date on the first page.
- Write your answers by hand on foolscap-size paper and fasten all pages securely.
- Attempt every question and write the relevant question number beside each answer.
- Use your own words rather than copying passages from the study units; organise essay answers with an introduction, a developed discussion and a conclusion.
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.