The Modern Language Association of America (usually referred to as simply Modern Language Association or MLA) is the principal
professional association in the
United States for scholars of
language and
literature. The MLA aims to "strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature." Reportedly, it has "30,000 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. Although founded in the United States, with offices located in
New York City, the MLA's membership, concerns, reputation, and influence are
international in scope.
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