Modern Language Association

The Modern Language Association (MLA) is a leading advocate for the study and teaching of languages and literatures and serves as a clearinghouse for professional resources for teachers and scholars. Founded in 1883 and based in New York, the Modern Language Association of America has worked for more than a century to strengthen the study and teaching of languages and literatures. It is widely known for establishing the MLA Style, a standardized format for writing and citing sources in the humanities.