Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing
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Data de Publicação: | 2017 |
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Título da fonte: | Revista Brasileira de Lingüística Aplicada (Online) |
Texto Completo: | http://www.periodicos.letras.ufmg.br/index.php/rbla/article/view/10966 |
Resumo: | A key challenge for applied linguistics is how to deal with the historical power imbalance in knowledge production between the global north and south. A central objective of critical applied linguistics has been to provide new epistemological foundations that address this problem, through the lenses of post-colonial theory, for example. This article shows how the structure of academic writing, even within critical traditions, can reinforce unequal transnational relations of knowledge. Analysis of theses and published work that draw on the multiliteracies framework identifies a series of discursive moves that constitute “hidden features” (STREET, 2009), positioning “northern” theory as universal and “southern” empirical applications as locally bounded. The article offers a set of questions for critical reflection during the writing process, contributing to the literature on academic literacies. |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writingepistemology, critical applied linguistics, globalisation, post-colonial theory, multiliteracies, academic literaciesA key challenge for applied linguistics is how to deal with the historical power imbalance in knowledge production between the global north and south. A central objective of critical applied linguistics has been to provide new epistemological foundations that address this problem, through the lenses of post-colonial theory, for example. This article shows how the structure of academic writing, even within critical traditions, can reinforce unequal transnational relations of knowledge. Analysis of theses and published work that draw on the multiliteracies framework identifies a series of discursive moves that constitute “hidden features” (STREET, 2009), positioning “northern” theory as universal and “southern” empirical applications as locally bounded. The article offers a set of questions for critical reflection during the writing process, contributing to the literature on academic literacies.Faculdade de Letras - Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisWindle, Joel2017-07-14info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttp://www.periodicos.letras.ufmg.br/index.php/rbla/article/view/10966Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicada; Vol 17, No 2 (2017)Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicada; Vol 17, No 2 (2017)Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicada; Vol 17, No 2 (2017)1984-63981676-0786reponame:Revista Brasileira de Lingüística Aplicada (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)instacron:UFMGenghttp://www.periodicos.letras.ufmg.br/index.php/rbla/article/view/10966/10517Copyright (c) 2017 Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicadainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2018-11-26T11:43:16Zoai:periodicos.letras.ufmg.br:article/10966Revistahttp://www.periodicos.letras.ufmg.br/index.php/rbla/indexPUBhttp://www.periodicos.letras.ufmg.br/index.php/rbla/oairblasecretaria@gmail.com||periodicosfaleufmg@gmail.com1984-63981676-0786opendoar:2018-11-26T11:43:16Revista Brasileira de Lingüística Aplicada (Online) - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)false |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing Windle, Joel epistemology, critical applied linguistics, globalisation, post-colonial theory, multiliteracies, academic literacies |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Hidden features in global knowledge production: (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing |
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Windle, Joel |
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Windle, Joel |
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Windle, Joel |
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epistemology, critical applied linguistics, globalisation, post-colonial theory, multiliteracies, academic literacies |
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epistemology, critical applied linguistics, globalisation, post-colonial theory, multiliteracies, academic literacies |
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A key challenge for applied linguistics is how to deal with the historical power imbalance in knowledge production between the global north and south. A central objective of critical applied linguistics has been to provide new epistemological foundations that address this problem, through the lenses of post-colonial theory, for example. This article shows how the structure of academic writing, even within critical traditions, can reinforce unequal transnational relations of knowledge. Analysis of theses and published work that draw on the multiliteracies framework identifies a series of discursive moves that constitute “hidden features” (STREET, 2009), positioning “northern” theory as universal and “southern” empirical applications as locally bounded. The article offers a set of questions for critical reflection during the writing process, contributing to the literature on academic literacies. |
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