Founded in 1928, the South Atlantic Modern Language Association is an organization of teachers, scholars, and students dedicated to advancing literary and linguistic scholarship and teaching in the modern languages.

SAMLA started as a regional organization, but membership extends around the world. Its membership communicates through two primary venues: its annual conference and its publication, South Atlantic Review.

SAMLA established South Atlantic Review (originally titled South Atlantic Bulletin) in 1935 as its official publication. Over the years, SAR has published essays, review essays, and book reviews on a variety of literary, linguistic, and cultural topics.

SAMLA’s annual conference draws people from throughout the region and, increasingly, the world.