Modern Language Association
Modern Language Association of America | |
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| Abbreviation | MLA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1883 |
| Founder | Aaron Marshall Elliott |
| Type | Learned society |
| Headquarters | New York City, U.S. |
| Fields | |
President | Tina Lu |
Executive director | Paula M. Krebs |
| Website | mla |
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