Professional Associations

MLA (Modern Language Association)

The most important modern languages association in the United States. It was first established in 1883 and its purpose is to promote the academic and scientific study of English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and other so-called modern languages and literatures. Modern Language Association


SIGMA DELTA PI (SOCIEDAD NACIONAL HONORARIA HISPÁNICA)

Founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 1919, Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of South Carolina and headquartered at the College of Charleston. Sigma Delta Pi


ATA (American Translator Association)

The largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the United States with nearly 8,500 members in more than 100 countries.Founded in 1959, membership is open to anyone with an interest in translation and interpreting as a profession or as a scholarly pursuit. Members include translators, interpreters, educators, project managers, web and software developers, language services companies, hospitals, universities, and government agencies. ATA offers certification examinations for its members. American Translators Association


LASA (Latin American Studies Association)

Founded in 1967, LASA is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. With over 13,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the United States, LASA is the one association that brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe. Latin American Studies Association


COFLT (Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching)

The Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching is Oregon’s statewide association of second language professionals for all languages at all levels, immersion and non-immersion.  COFLT works with educators statewide to improve language learning and teaching. COFLT