Writing from Abroad: Linguistic complexity and L2 Arabic writing quality across genres

Key Points

• Findings show elevated linguistic complexity correlates with improved writing quality in L2 Arabic.
• The analysis revealed a significant relationship between genre and writing performance scores, with narrative genres scoring higher.
• This observational analysis examined diverse genres, assessing L2 Arabic writing quality through detailed metrics over several academic assignments.
• Improved understanding of genre effects on writing quality in L2 Arabic may enhance teaching and curricular approaches.