Philadelphia
27-30 December 2009

The MLA's 125th annual convention will be held in Philadelphia. Registration and housing information will be available in September 2009.

The convention will begin on Sunday, 27 December, and end on Wednesday, 30 December. All MLA members and others involved in the study or teaching of language and literature must register for the convention to participate in or attend meetings, visit the exhibit hall, use the job service, or reserve hotel rooms at special MLA rates.

The Committee on Disability Issues in the Profession (CDI) reminds attendees that refraining from using scented products will help ensure the comfort of everyone at the convention.

The MLA's 126th annual convention will be held in Los Angeles from 6 to 9 January 2011.

2009 Convention

2009 Presidential Theme

My Sessions at the 2009 MLA Annual Convention

Travel Assistance for the Annual Convention

Convention Session FAQs

Exhibitors Information

Deadlines

Proposing a Special Session

Proposing a Special Session

Special Session FAQS

Tour of Special-Session Proposal Form

Examples of Sections from Successful Proposals
   Detailed Description of Session
   Information on the Panelists' and Presider's Scholarship

What Makes a Successful Special-Session Proposal 

General Convention Information

Convention Session Participant FAQs

Access Guidelines for MLA Convention Session Organizers and Speakers

Exhibitors Information

Guidelines for Speakers and Session Organizers

Policies for Divisions, Discussion Groups, and Allied and Affiliate Organizations

Procedures for Organizing Convention Meetings

Timers at the Convention 

Travel, Passports, and Visas Information (U.S. Department of State Web Site)

2008 Convention

General Information and Convention Services

2008 MLA Convention Program

Convention News and Program Update 

Rosemary Feal's Blog

Listen to the 2008 Presidential Address

Professional Development Workshop for Community College Faculty Members at the 2008 Convention

2007 Convention

2007 Convention News and Program Update 

The Humanities at Work in the World Informational Brochure 

Presidential Address Audio

Enhanced Online Content

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