IGNOU MPS-106 Assignment 2026-27New
Political Theory: Contemporary Debates
Last updated by IGNOU: 05 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:24 pm.
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Make the MPS-106 assignment front page →| Course code | MPS-106 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Political Theory: Contemporary Debates |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS)MAPS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/TMA/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 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MPS-106 assignment
The MPS-106 assignment explores contemporary debates in political theory, including communitarianism, libertarianism, multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism. It also covers Marxist and post-Marxist ideas, class consciousness, recognition, secularism, fundamentalism and gender-related concepts.
This tutor-marked assignment has ten questions across two sections. Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks and normally requires about 500 words. Questions 5 and 10 each contain two short-note topics requiring about 250 words per topic.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Identify leading communitarian thinkers and examine their main ideas. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain the central concepts of libertarianism and the three principles of Robert Nozick’s entitlement theory. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss the perspectives of Will Kymilca and Bhikhu Parekh on multiculturalism. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the principal approaches to cosmopolitanism. |
| Q5 | 20 | Write separate short notes on secularism and fundamentalism. |
| Q6 | 20 | Examine the notion of hegemony within Marxist and post-Marxist thought. |
| Q7 | 20 | Explain the concept of economic determinism. |
| Q8 | 20 | Discuss how Lukács and Gramsci developed the theory of class consciousness after Marx. |
| Q9 | 20 | Assess the advantages of understanding recognition as an issue of justice rather than a condition for self-realisation. |
| Q10 | 20 | Write separate short notes on the public-private divide and patriarchy. |
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 Programme Guide before starting.
- Write answers in your own words and stay within the approximate word limits.
- Attempt five questions, including at least two from each section.
- Use about 500 words for each regular answer and about 250 words for each short-note topic in Questions 5 and 10.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre within the prescribed deadline to remain eligible for the term-end examination.
- Collect and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPS-106 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in MPS-106?
Answer five questions in total, selecting at least two from Section I and at least two from Section II.
What is the word limit for the MPS-106 assignment?
Each regular answer should be about 500 words. For Questions 5 and 10, write about 250 words on each of the two short-note topics.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment is worth 100 marks, with 20 marks per question. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
What are the MPS-106 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Where should I submit the MPS-106 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
Other IGNOU MAPS assignments
- MPS-101: Political Theory: Key Concepts
- MPS-102: Indian Political System: Constitutional Framework and Institutions
- MPS-104: Comparative Politics
- MPS-105: Western Political Thought (From Plato to Marx)
- MPS-107: Indian Political System: Processes and Dynamics
- MPS-109: Comparative Politics: Issues and Debates
- MPSE-003: Western Political Thought (From Plato to Marx)
- MPSE-004: Social and Political Thought in Modern India
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.