Metadiscourse studies in written L2 English in the MENA region: A systematic review of literature
This systematic review critically examines metadiscourse research in the MENA region, addressing its underrepresentation on the global stage. By analysing 19 out of 964 identified studies, the review highlights the overwhelming reliance on Hyland's frameworks, with 89.47 % of studies utilising...
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| description | This systematic review critically examines metadiscourse research in the MENA region, addressing its underrepresentation on the global stage. By analysing 19 out of 964 identified studies, the review highlights the overwhelming reliance on Hyland's frameworks, with 89.47 % of studies utilising his models, reflecting his significant influence in the region. However, the review uncovers significant methodological weaknesses, including inconsistent reporting, ambiguous research designs, and an over-reliance on a 'thin' approach to metadiscourse analysis. Additionally, the studies exhibit a narrow focus, both geographically and disciplinarily, with limited exploration of gender and cultural factors. These limitations hinder the comparability and generalizability of the findings, restricting the region's contribution to global metadiscourse research. The review calls for more diverse and rigorous methodologies, broader academic and geographical scopes, and greater integration of gender and cultural analyses to advance metadiscourse research in the MENA region and align it with global research standards. This study serves as a critical foundation for future research, offering clear recommendations to elevate the quality and impact of metadiscourse studies in this underexplored region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8ca0fff027ff4139b56bf2d83e46d0a42025-08-20T02:37:01ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-011110142610.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101426Metadiscourse studies in written L2 English in the MENA region: A systematic review of literatureKhalid Benraiss0Abdelhamid M. Ahmed1Lameya M. Rezk2Linguistics, Faculty of Languages, Letters and Arts, English Department, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, MoroccoEnglish Language Education, Core Curriculum Program, Deanship of General Studies, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; Corresponding author.English Language Education, Department of Educational Sciences, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, QatarThis systematic review critically examines metadiscourse research in the MENA region, addressing its underrepresentation on the global stage. By analysing 19 out of 964 identified studies, the review highlights the overwhelming reliance on Hyland's frameworks, with 89.47 % of studies utilising his models, reflecting his significant influence in the region. However, the review uncovers significant methodological weaknesses, including inconsistent reporting, ambiguous research designs, and an over-reliance on a 'thin' approach to metadiscourse analysis. Additionally, the studies exhibit a narrow focus, both geographically and disciplinarily, with limited exploration of gender and cultural factors. These limitations hinder the comparability and generalizability of the findings, restricting the region's contribution to global metadiscourse research. The review calls for more diverse and rigorous methodologies, broader academic and geographical scopes, and greater integration of gender and cultural analyses to advance metadiscourse research in the MENA region and align it with global research standards. This study serves as a critical foundation for future research, offering clear recommendations to elevate the quality and impact of metadiscourse studies in this underexplored region.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125001536MetadiscourseMENA regionL2 written EnglishSystematic reviewResearchMethodologies |
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| title | Metadiscourse studies in written L2 English in the MENA region: A systematic review of literature |
| title_full | Metadiscourse studies in written L2 English in the MENA region: A systematic review of literature |
| title_fullStr | Metadiscourse studies in written L2 English in the MENA region: A systematic review of literature |
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| title_short | Metadiscourse studies in written L2 English in the MENA region: A systematic review of literature |
| title_sort | metadiscourse studies in written l2 english in the mena region a systematic review of literature |
| topic | Metadiscourse MENA region L2 written English Systematic review Research Methodologies |
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