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During the first seminar, students receive the Honors College Cultural Passport, which introduces them to the study of related cultural events, and performances that illustrate the richness of the arts in New York City. Classroom analysis and contextualization of central works focus on highlights of the current New York season. By writing frequently about examples of the visual, performing, and literary arts, students develop their analytical and communication skills. In addition to experiencing these art forms as an audience, students meet with arts professionals to examine performances and exhibitions from the multiple perspectives of scholarship, creativity, and production. Assisted by instructional technology, students work in cross-campus teams on independent projects related to the cultural events they attend. All the classes convene as a unit several times during the semester, meeting with distinguished faculty and members of the diverse artistic communities, to reflect on the City as an international center for the arts.