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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence, N. 3. 2026. Pp.421-435
Department of Islamic & Moral Education, National Teacher Training Institute, Tengku Ampuan Afzan Campus, Pahang, Malaysia.
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into Foreign Language writing instruction has transformed how learners acquire and develop writing skills. However, despite increasing global attention to AI-assisted learning, there remains a limited synthesis of its pedagogical applications in writing within FL contexts. Addressing this gap, the present study systematically reviews existing empirical research on the incorporation of AI in FL writing instruction. Guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework, this Systematic Literature Review examines studies published between 2020 and 2025 across four databases: ERIC, Springer, Sage, and Scopus. A total of 24 empirical studies were analyzed through thematic analysis. The analysis yielded two central themes: (1) AI-mediated opportunities and challenges in FL writing, and (2) AI-driven pedagogical approaches to enhance writing proficiency. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to understanding how AI integration can optimize language-learning outcomes, offering practical implications for educators, curriculum developers, and researchers. Ultimately, this review bridges the gap between emerging AI technologies and effective writing pedagogy in multilingual education.
Ahmad, M., Yusoff, N ,M. R., & Baharudin, H. (2026). Exploring Writing Approaches Using Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Language Education: A Systematic Literature Review. Arab World English Journal, Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence, (3):421-435
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Mushir Ahmad. Currently pursuing doctoral studies at the Faculty of Education (FPEND) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in the field of Arabic Language Education. He is a lecturer of Arabic and Islamic Studies at National Teacher Training Institute Kuala Lipis Pahang, Malaysia. He can be contacted at walidmuazzin80@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1646-1725
Prof. Dr. Nik Mohd Rahimi Nik Yusoff, Professor in Arabic Language Education and Curriculum at the Educational Diversity Research Centre, Faculty of Education (FPEND), University Kebangsaan Malaysia. His expertise is Arts and Applied Arts-Education ( Arabic Language Education). He can be contacted at email : nik@ukm.edu.my.
Scopus ID: 35769892400 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0605-4010
Harun Baharudin is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). His research focuses on applied linguistics, language assessment, and second language acquisition. He can be contacted at email : harunbaharudin@ukm.edu.my. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6729-0044