One of the great classic topics in linguistics is… the syntax of Yoda’s speech. What’s up with the way he talks? What are the characteristics of his syntax? It’s not universally agreed on… or even galactically. But there’s something interesting you might want to know about the language he speaks. I tell you in my latest article for TheWeek.com:
Why so strangely Yoda speaks
For the interested, here are some more linguistic looks at Yoda-speak:
- English VP fronting and the syntax of Yoda
- On the lucidity of Yoda
- Yoda’s syntax the Tribune analyzes; supply more details I will!
- Unclear of Yoda’s syntax the principles are, if any
- Inherently Inconsistent, Grammar is
- speak alien language help you I will
- yoda is mayan
Sesquiotica 
Hah, today the Onion on their Facebook feed this classic from years ago posted. A month ago, more serendipitous would it have been, but what we can get must we take.
Here’s another piece, on Yoda’s word order in different language versions of the movies: http://metacogs.tumblr.com/post/117093002384/yodas-syntax-in-foreign-dubs-subtitles-in-star