Windle, Joel Austin2018-10-312018-10-312017WINDLE, J. A. Hidden features in global knowledge production : (re)positioning theory and practice in academic writing. Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicada, Belo Horizonte, v. 17, n.2, p. 355-378, 2017. Disponível em: <http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1984-63982017005002102&script=sci_abstract>. Acesso em: 16 jun. 2018.19846398http://www.repositorio.ufop.br/handle/123456789/10493A 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 Brazilian theses and publications 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.en-USabertoEpistemologyCritical applied linguisticsGlobalisationPostcolonial theoryEpistemologiaArtigo publicado em periodicoTodo o conteúdo deste periódico, exceto onde está identificado, está licenciado sob uma Licença Creative Commons Atribuição 4.0 Internacional que permite copiar, distribuir e transmitir o trabalho, desde que seja citado o autor e licenciante. Fonte: Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicada <http://www.scielo.mec.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=0003-2573&lng=pt&nrm=iso>. Acesso em: 06 fev. 2017.