MMLA is a scholarly organization invested in fostering knowledge of modern languages and literature.
The Midwestern Modern Language Association (MMLA) is an academic association and a regional affiliate of the Modern Language Association. The MMLA provides a forum for disseminating scholarship and improving teaching in the fields of literary and cultural criticism. Building on its rich history, Loyola University Chicago supports the mission of the MMLA by serving as its institutional host.
04/24/2026
All paper proposals for this year's convention are due next Friday, May 1st!
This includes proposals to Pre-Organized Panels, Workshops, and Individual Papers, as well as any students interested in participating in our Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Please visit our Convention Deadlines page at midwest-mla.org/front-page-deadlines for more on how to submit.
04/20/2026
Calling all scholars!! This Saturday, April 25, is the deadline for individual paper proposals to permanent sections and pre-organized panels. Visit our website at midwest-mla.org/permanent-sections for more info on proposals and submission. The CFPs for all open sections are available on our website or Instagram.
02/23/2026
The MMLA is still seeking scholars to chair Permanent Sections at this year's convention!
Interested applicants should email a CV and brief statement of qualifications to the MMLA by March 10 to be considered. Please visit midwest-mla.org/permanent-sections for more information on chairing expectations and guidelines.
02/18/2026
Calling all scholars! The Midwest Modern Language Association is looking for papers for this year's convention on the topic "After the Archive."
Please visit our website at www.midwest-mla.org/call-for-papers for more information on the theme and potential paper topics!
11/19/2025
Interested in reviewing a book for the Journal of the Midwest Modern Language Association?
You're in luck! We just added November publications to our website at midwest-mla.org/book-reviews.
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11/10/2025
We are pleased to introduce the 2025 MMLA Convention Team! đź’š
This group will be present at the MMLA Convention in Milwaukee next week. They have dedicated themselves to delivering an unparalleled experience, and they look forward to meeting you in person.
Please mark your calendars for next week and get excited!đź“…
10/20/2025
Interested in reviewing a book for the JMMLA? Here are some new books published this October recommended for review!
For a full list of books recommended for review and further instructions, please visit our website (www.midwest-mla.org/book-reviews)!
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10/11/2025
âť—Graduate Student Paper Prize Deadline Approachingâť—
The deadline to submit all materials to the MMLA office for consideration of the Graduate Paper Prize is Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.
The Graduate Paper Prize winner is announced prior to the 2025 MMLA Convention's keynote address.
If you are interested, submit your CV and paper to [email protected] by Wednesday.
10/10/2025
Interested in being more involved with the MMLA Convention this November?
Consider being a panel moderator for the Undergraduate Symposium! If you are already attending the convention and interested in one of these panels, please contact the MMLA office at [email protected] with your CV, name of the panel, and a short statement of interest.
We are excited to see you there!
10/08/2025
Interested in being a moderator for our 2025 Convention?
If you are already attending and interested in moderating one or more of these panels, please nominate yourself by sending your CV, the name of the panel, and a short statement of interest to the MMLA office at [email protected].