For over a hundred years the Modern Language Association and its members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of languages, literatures, and the humanities.

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America has worked for more than a century to strengthen the study and teaching of languages and literatures.

New chapters on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, numbers, italics, abbreviations, and principles of inclusive language Guidelines on setting up research papers in MLA format …

The Modern Language Association seeks submissions from students of exemplary research papers written in MLA style for publication in “Writing with MLA Style,” a collection…

MLA-fullThe 2026 MLA Annual Convention will be held from 8 to 11 January in Toronto. Read about the presidential theme, Family Resemblances. Explore the online program. Make your …

Through the Association of Departments of English and the Association of Language Departments, MAPS provides access to resources and community to help you advance the …

As part of its mission, the MLA advocates on behalf of students and teachers and provides a variety of resources to those seeking information about language study, scholarly publishing, …

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to …

The ALD Bulletin, the journal of the Association of Language Departments, a subsidiary of the MLA, publishes essays on professional, pedagogical, curricular, and departmental matters for …

Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style.