Paper details: New york city is not your average college town; whether you re experiencing this place for the first time, or grew up here, you know that in some ways, all eyes are on us- more so even than DC or Hollywood. perhaps most significant to nyc is the arts scene; its pretty easy, in contemporary society (SOCIETY!!) to dismiss the arts as a privilege rather than a necessity( and perhaps thats true). this final assignment asks you to research the history of your chosen topic and will come to a PREDICTION about the FUTURE of it. you must have a THESIS that works toward answering the question of the importance of your topic and its future in an evolving culture. Consider CULTURAL RELEVANCE, TECHNOLOGY , COMPETITION, etc, consider the following list and think about whats most interesting to you,. you should conduct at least one INTERVIE and gather 4,5 other sources. Other requirements for the assignment: Research proposal Annotated bibliography (MLA) oral presentation (for three minutes should be in a separate sheet of paper) Possible topics: (choose one only) 1. the new yorker magazine 2. the new york times 3. the national arts club 4. radio city music hall 5. the metropolitan museum of art 6.Nuyorican poets cafe 7. New amsterdam theatre