Modern Language Association of America | |
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| Abbreviation | MLA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1883 |
| Founder | Aaron Marshall Elliott |
| Type | Learned society |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Fields | |
President | Christopher John Newfield |
Executive director | Paula M. Krebs |
| Website | mla |
The Modern Language Association of America, often referred to as the Modern Language Association (MLA), is widely considered the principal professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literature.[1] The MLA aims to "strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature".[2] The organization includes over 20,000 members in 100 countries, primarily academic scholars, professors, and graduate students who study or teach language and literature, including English, other modern languages, and comparative literature.[2][3] Although founded in the United States, with offices in New York City, the MLA's membership, concerns, reputation, and influence are international in scope.[2]
- ^ "Working in academia means living in crisis — and experiencing the sublime". Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ a b c About the MLA", mla.org, Modern Language Association, 9 July 2008, Web, 25 April 2009.
- ^ "Modern Language Association of America", in "ACLS Member Learned Societies" (Directory), American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), 2011, Web, 31 January 2011.