Peter Leslie Mortensen

Peter Leslie Mortensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on the history of rhetoric and literacy in the U.S., qualitative literacy studies, and research ethics. He holds a Ph.D. (1989) and B.A. (1983) from the University of California, San Diego, Revelle College.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1989
• B.A., University of California, San Diego (Revelle College), 1983

His work spans edited volumes on literacy narratives, cultural analyses of rhetorical practices, and critiques of educational frameworks. Recent publications include explorations of literacy narratives in College English (2023) and historical analyses of rhetoric curricula. Mortensen collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including digital initiatives and conferences related to literacy and rhetoric.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to qualitative studies and ethics in research are notable. His advisory work and grant activity are not detailed in the text. Mortensen is part of the English Department’s research community, engaged with blogs, reading groups, and digital projects.