The following index, which incorporates all programs scheduled for the 1986 MLA convention, is designed to help attendees locate meetings by subject. Most of the headings chosen for the index are the obvious ones, reflecting traditional topics of general interest, and have, in many instances, been suggested by the program organizers. While some of the meetings have been cross-referenced, the number and complexity of programs have made it impossible to provide all cross-references. Convention attendees are therefore advised to scan the entire index when attempting to locate a meeting.