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Ellen Wurtzel is an Associate Professor at Oberlin College's College of Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Department of History and Jewish Studies. She specializes in medieval and early modern European history, focusing on urban and legal history, state development, and gender. Currently on leave, her research examines the transformation of urban jurisdiction and space in the southern Low Countries during early modern state formation.
Education:
- BA, Duke University, 1992
- MS in Education, Bank Street College, 1995
- MA, Columbia University, 1998
- PhD, Columbia University, 2007
Research Interests: Her work bridges urban sociology and legal frameworks, emphasizing how spaces like bathhouses fostered social cohesion in medieval cities. Recent publications include an analysis of medieval bathhouses in French Historical Studies, challenging traditional narratives about their role in urban life.
Teaching: Courses include History Senior Honors I, focusing on advanced research methods in medieval and early modern studies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Oberlin’s Jewish Studies Program, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in cultural and historical scholarship.
