IGNOU MEG-17 Assignment 2026-27New
American Drama
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:58 pm.
| Course code | MEG-17 |
|---|---|
| Course title | American Drama |
| Programme | Master’s Degree in English (MAEG)MAEG, MEG, PGDAML |
About the MEG-17 assignment
The MEG-17 assignment covers American Drama across Blocks 1–7. It assesses your understanding of the course and your ability to critically appreciate dramatic texts, including theatrical movements, dramatic techniques and themes in the prescribed plays.
This Tutor Marked Assignment carries 100 marks and has eight questions. Attempt any five, each worth 20 marks. Question 8 requires short notes on any two of four topics, worth 10 marks each. No numerical word limit is specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Present an account of Native American drama. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explore the influence of musicals on twentieth-century American drama. |
| Q3 | 20 | Analyse the farcical qualities of Self-Sacrifice through its comic situations and characterization. |
| Q4 | 20 | Examine race, identity, assimilation and the American dream in A Raisin in the Sun, supporting your discussion with textual examples. |
| Q5 | 20 | Assess the Expressionist features of The Emperor Jones. |
| Q6 | 20 | Critically examine the use of avant-garde techniques in The Glass Menagerie. |
| Q7 | 20 | Consider The Family Reunion as an example of modern verse drama. |
| Q8 | 10x2=20 | Write short notes on two topics chosen from Surrealism, poetic devices in After Blenheim, Martha and George, and Plastic Theatre. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
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