University of California, Los Angeles: New York City - Sociology: Cities and Cultures

Come join us this summer and explore cutting edge, urban, cultural and political issues, and the trendiest neighborhoods in the country's largest city. See first-hand how a city of 9.2 million goes about its daily life. Visit the brand new World Trade Center memorial site, the sensational new High Line park, and learn about attempts to "green" the city, and its spectacular success in reducing crime. Hear how the "Big Apple" is dealing with its challenges as the largest public school system in the country, and see first-hand how the city hosts star high-tech companies such as Google and Apple, nurtures thousands of start-ups, and is a new media center. View the latest architecture, discuss the changing role of museums, and visit Chelsea, the largest Contemporary Art gallery district in the world. Learn about the new world of journalism, newspapers, television and magazines. See how the film and television industry and Broadway and today's contemporary theater works, and hear first-hand about the turbulent history of Spiderman, the most expensive Broadway show ever. Visit the United Nations and learn about New York as a global city.