This is a report in outline form of the status of teaching English literature in Austria. The schools syllabus prescribes that English literature should be taught after students have studied English for four years, that is, in the 5th form. The short story is the usual prose form selected. In the 5th and 6th forms, one literary work is studied in detail, in addition to a number of short extracts; in the 7th at least one literary work is studied, in addition to various extracts from a Shakespearean play or plays. In the 8th form, two contemporary literary works, plus extracts from various literary genres or periods, are studied. Samples of British verse also are studied in the 7th and 8th forms. A list is given here of the texts used in one school in Vienna for the 5th - 8th forms. Each student must also read a certain number of literary texts on his own at home. The "school leaving" and "university entrance" examination comprises a five-hour essay paper and an optional oral examination. There are two professional associations of English teachers, which are described here. School leaving standards tend to be higher in Vienna and in provincial capitals than elsewhere in Austria. About 1/6 of all university undergraduates study English. The university offers survey courses, literature lecture courses, and literary seminars. Undergraduate course offerings and requirements are described, and graduate study is mentioned briefly. The range and quality of translations of British literature are also briefly discussed, as is the availability of literature texts. (CFM)