That is, they are articles written in the second half of the twentieth century for a professional philosophy journal. The intended audience was professional philosophers, and not students. However, the editors of your textbook chose these articles because they are clear and are sufficiently non-technical to be read by undergraduate students. In addition to the textbook, occasionally during the semester you will receive class handouts. You should consider them to be required reading unless mentioned otherwise.
Homework is due at the beginning of class.
No paperwork is required. If you are already registered, but fail to attend the first meeting of the class, then you risk losing your place to a student on the Waiting List. If you are attempting to add the course, sign up on the Waiting List. If you are on the Waiting List but do not get added by the first class meeting, then you most likely will not be able to add the course and you should not return to the classroom unless you get a phone call. If I had gotten a little closer to the Earth I could have been the coyote Making the trails.