LibGuides: Languages &amp; Literature: Professional Organizations

Languages

African Language Association of Southern Africa
ALASA has two main aims: 1. to promote interaction between researchers, students and teachers of African languages and literature, and 2. to assist in the promotion of research, language development and effective verbal and written communication in a multilingual society, for example, in matters relating to language planning and policy, education policy and liaison with other organisations with similar interests.
American Association of Teachers of Arabic
American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) aims to facilitate communication and cooperation between teachers of Arabic and to promote study, criticism, research and instruction in the field of Arabic language pedagogy, Arabic linguistics and Arabic literature.
American Association of Teachers of French
The mission of the American Association of Teachers of French is to promote throughout North America the teaching and learning of the French language and French-speaking cultures and civilizations.
American Association of Teachers of Japanese
The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) is an international, 501(c)3 non-profit, non-political organization of teachers, scholars, and students of Japanese language, literature, and linguistics, which works to promote study of the Japanese language at all levels of instruction in the field and to broaden and deepen knowledge and appreciation of Japan and its culture.
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) promotes the study and teaching of the Spanish and Portuguese languages and their corresponding Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian and other related literatures and cultures at all levels of education.
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The AATSP encourages, supports and directs programs and research projects involving the exchange of pedagogical and scholarly information. Through extensive collaboration with educators, professionals, and institutions in other countries, the AATSP contributes to a better and deeper understanding between the United States and the Spanish-and Portuguese-speaking nations of the world.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
ACTFL is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction.
Chinese Language Teachers Association-USA
Promoting the study of Chinese language and culture in an international context.
Conference on College Composition and Communication
The Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) is committed to supporting the agency, power, and potential of diverse communicators inside and outside of postsecondary classrooms.
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CCCC advocates for broad and evolving definitions of literacy, communication, rhetoric, and writing (including multimodal discourse, digital communication, and diverse language practices) that emphasize the value of these activities to empower individuals and communities. CCCC promotes intellectual and pedagogical freedom and ethical scholarship and communication.
Modern Language Association
The Modern Language Association promotes the study and teaching of languages and literatures through its programs, publications, annual convention, and advocacy work.
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The MLA exists to support the intellectual and professional lives of its members; it provides opportunities for members to share their scholarly work and teaching experiences with colleagues, discuss trends in the academy, and advocate humanities education and workplace equity.
National Council of Teachers of English
The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.

Literature

Academy of American Poets
Founded in 1934 to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry.
Black and Bookish--Literary Organizations
When Black & Bookish launched in 2016, the goal was to create a living history database (both of the past and present) of Black culture. This could be done completely by studying Arts and Humanities created by people of the African Diaspora.
Cat Writer's Association, Inc.
The Cat Writer's Association is a global cat-centric professional organization dedicated to excellence in written, visual, and audio media.
Comics Studies Society
The Comics Studies Society (CSS) is an interdisciplinary society open to all who share the goals of promoting the critical study of comics, improving comics teaching, and engaging in open and ongoing conversations about the comics world.
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CSS is the first professional society of comics scholars in the US to be supported by members’ dues while emphasizing professional development opportunities for students and the exchange of best practices among teachers and practitioners. CSS celebrates and seeks to foster diversity in comics studies, including diversity in scholarly discipline, career position, job niche, and cultural and personal identity. We are serious about helping this field grow.
Electronic Literature Organization
To facilitate and promote the writing, publishing, and reading of literature in electronic media.
Modern Language Association
The Modern Language Association promotes the study and teaching of languages and literatures through its programs, publications, annual convention, and advocacy work.
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The MLA exists to support the intellectual and professional lives of its members; it provides opportunities for members to share their scholarly work and teaching experiences with colleagues, discuss trends in the academy, and advocate humanities education and workplace equity.
National Fantasy Fan Federation
The activity that centers around science fiction and fantasy has grown to require organization in order that desirable objectives, beyond the achievement of single individuals, may be attained through united effort. Under this Constitution, the National Fantasy Fan Federation (N3F) is established as an association of persons interested in promoting the progress of science fiction and fantasy, and in furthering its enjoyment by themselves and others.

Interim Library Director

Tiffany Davis

Student Organizations

Arabic Club