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.

Information and communication technologies in the teaching and learning of foreign languages: state-of-the-art, needs and perspectives; analytical survey

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

Frontiers Factors predicting secondary school language course enrollment and performance among U.S. heritage speakers of Spanish

The Trend Research and Analysis from the MLA Office of Programs

Study finds sharp decline in foreign language enrollments

International enrollments declined at the undergraduate, graduate and nondegree levels in 2018-19

MLA report shows declines in enrollment in most foreign languages

The Decline in Humanities Majors

The number of US students learning a foreign language has slumped

Historic Decline in NY Public School Enrollment? - Empire Center for Public Policy

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