Introduces the four basic skills of the Chinese language (Mandarin): listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Focuses on learning correct pronunciation, character writing structure and basic grammar. Studies the Chinese language within its cultural context.

Builds on CHIN& 121 to work toward mastery of first-year Chinese (Mandarin), with focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues to study the Chinese language within its cultural context.

Chinese 123 is a continuation of Chinese 122, a course in elementary Chinese for non-native speakers. Its aim is to help students develop further communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese. This course was formerly known as CHIN 103.