MLA data on enrollments show foreign language study is on the decline

MLA data show foreign language study is on the decline, but it's unclear what comes first: institutional disinvestment in language programs or waning student interest. In any case, some campuses -- generally those making investments in programs -- are bucking the trend.

The Decline in Humanities Majors

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Language education: The number of American college students studying foreign languages continues to fall

News from the MLA New MLA Report Highlights the Need for Investment in Language Study

International students increase following pandemic declines

Spanish Language Enrollment Trends in the United States 1950 – Present

World Language Enrollment at Community Colleges in the United States Between 1960 and 2010

College Student Enrollment In Foreign Language Courses Plummets

Are Americans Really Losing Interest in Foreign Languages? — Evince Analytics