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Medienkompetenz

media literacy

noun meh-DYEEN-kom-peh-tents Rare
Communication Media

Usage Note

Medienkompetenz is the ability to critically evaluate and use media. It is widely discussed in German educational policy — schools are expected to foster Medienkompetenz from an early age.

Examples

"Die Schule legt großen Wert auf die Förderung von Medienkompetenz."

Natural Translation

The school places great importance on promoting media literacy.

Literal Translation

The school places great value on the promotion of media-competence.

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