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 Trend Research and Analysis from the MLA Office of Programs

The Trend Research and Analysis from the MLA Office of Programs

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

College Student Enrollment In Foreign Language Courses Plummets

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

Fewer U.S. college students are studying a foreign language − and that spells trouble for national security

References - Language Diversity in the USA

US postsecondary enrollments in Mandarin fall

Study finds sharp decline in foreign language enrollments

Language Enrollment Database, 1958–2021

College Student Enrollment In Foreign Language Courses Plummets

MLA Language Enrollment Trends

American students abandoning foreign languages – report — RT World News

New report shows decrease in college foreign language enrollment - Deseret News

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