Caro and Cuervo Institute facts for kids
| Caro and Cuervo Institute | |
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| Formed | 25 August 1942 |
| Headquarters | Calle 10 # 4-69 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Annual budget | COP$7,668,382,909 (2011) COP$8,597,163,672 (2012) COP$10,081,710,055 (2013) |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Culture |
The Caro and Cuervo Institute (its Spanish name is Instituto Caro y Cuervo) is a special learning center in Colombia. It focuses on the Spanish language, its literature, and how language works. The institute does a lot of research. It also helps people in Colombia read more. This important place publishes books by Colombian writers. It also works to save the country's literary history. The institute got its name from two famous Colombian language experts. They were Miguel Antonio Caro Tobar, who was once a President, and Rufino José Cuervo Urisarri.
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What is the Caro and Cuervo Institute?
The Caro and Cuervo Institute is like a school and a research center all in one. It teaches about the Spanish language. It also studies how language changes and how people use it. This field is called linguistics. Another area they study is philology. This means looking at old texts and languages to understand them better. The institute helps make sure that Colombian literature is remembered and shared.
Why was the Institute Created?
The Colombian government started the institute in 1942. Its very first big job was to create a special Spanish language dictionary. This dictionary was called Diccionario de Construcción y Régimen de la Lengua Castellana. It was a huge project to help understand and use the Spanish language correctly.
Awards and Recognition
Over the years, the Caro and Cuervo Institute has received many important awards. These awards show how much their work is valued. Some of the big prizes they have won include the Prince of Asturias Awards. They also received the Bartolomé de las Casas Prize. These awards celebrate their efforts in language, literature, and culture.
See also
In Spanish: Instituto Caro y Cuervo para niños
