IGNOU MFC-002 Assignment 2026-27
Tradition, Identity and Cultural Production
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:41 pm.
| Course code | MFC-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tradition, Identity and Cultural Production |
| Programme | MA Folklore & Culture StudiesMAFCS |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MFC-002/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MFC-002 assignment
This MFC-002 assignment covers all blocks of the course. It assesses your understanding of folklore traditions, identity, festivals, globalization and indigenous cultures, alongside creativity, historical accuracy and the relationship between art and commodification.
The tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The fifth question contains four short notes worth 5 marks each. Answers must demonstrate your own understanding rather than reproduce passages from the course material.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss different folklore traditions and illustrate them with examples. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain what identity means and why it is significant. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss different kinds of festivals and their significance. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the effects of globalization on indigenous cultures. |
| Q5 | 4x5 | Write four short notes on creativity and tradition, individual self-identity, checking historical accuracy in folklore texts, and the Frankfurt School’s argument about art and commodification. |
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 study material.
- Organize answers logically, use simple and correct English, and write neatly and clearly.
- For essay-style answers, introduce your interpretation and approach, then conclude by summarizing your views.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page; place the course title, assignment number and Study Centre name in the centre.
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