die Medienkompetenz
Translation
media literacy, media competence
Examples
Medienkompetenz ist heute eine wichtige Fähigkeit.
Media literacy is an important skill today.
Die Schule fördert die Medienkompetenz der Schüler.
The school promotes the students' media literacy.
Grammar Patterns
Medienkompetenz haben/besitzen to have/possess media literacy He possesses a high level of media literacy.
Medienkompetenz fördern/stärken to promote/strengthen media literacy We must promote children's media literacy.
Similar Words
die Medienerziehung (media education), die Medienbildung (media education)
Etymology
Composed of 'Medien' (media) and 'Kompetenz' (competence). It refers to the ability to handle media.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to 'media competence' in English. The cognate 'Kompetenz' makes it easy to remember.