Modern Language Association of America
American organization
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The Modern Language Association (MLA) is an American organization focused on the study of language and literature. It is primarily known for its role in establishing and maintaining a widely used style guide for academic writing, particularly in the humanities. The MLA Handbook provides guidelines for formatting research papers, citing sources, and presenting literary analysis. The organization also publishes scholarly journals and organizes conferences for academics in the field of modern languages and literature.
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