IGNOU MFC-007 Assignment 2026-27
Theories and Pedagogy of Folklore
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:55 pm.
| Course code | MFC-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Theories and Pedagogy of Folklore |
| Programme | MAFCS, PGDFCS |
| Assignment code | MFC-007/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 | English |
About the MFC-007 assignment
The MFC-007 assignment covers all course blocks. It explores diffusion theory, folklore and national identity, approaches to folklore research, digital transmission and preservation, and the relationship between folklore and healing practices in India.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Question 3 requires two short notes chosen from three topics, with 10 marks for each note. The official listing gives the assignment a 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the cross-cultural occurrence of Oedipus-type narratives through diffusion theory, supported by two examples. |
| Q2 | 20 | Critically assess folklore’s role in shaping national identities in India through oral narratives, songs and rituals. |
| Q3 | 10×2 = 20 | Write short notes on any two topics: folklore and mnemo culture, Indian solar mythology, or devolutionary ideas in folklore research. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss how digital media affects the transmission and preservation of folklore in contemporary India. |
| Q5 | 20 | Critically examine how ritual, myth and lore interact within Indian healing practices and ideas of redemption. |
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 all five questions.
- For Question 3, select any two of the three short-note topics.
- Follow the question-wise allocation: 20 marks for each question, with Question 3 split into two notes worth 10 marks each.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 October 2026 (December term-end exam)
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