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Gabrielle Parkin is an Instructor and Director of the Writing Resource Center at Case Western Reserve University, affiliated with both the English Program and Writing Program. She holds a PhD from the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on late medieval English literature, particularly the material culture of merchants and artisans in the 14th–15th centuries, analyzing domestic goods like clothing and prayer books through their affective and sensual histories. She emphasizes accessible pedagogy, integrating music, film, and tactile objects to engage students with medieval texts and their cultural contexts. Parkin actively promotes public scholarship through presentations on medieval prayer books and clothing for diverse audiences.
Her teaching philosophy centers on interdisciplinary approaches to literature, designing courses that bridge historical analysis with sensory and emotional engagement. While no specific grants or labs are listed, her role as Director of the Writing Resource Center underscores her commitment to academic support and writing instruction.
