Help! - Which one sounds more grammatically correct?

Question

Hello everyone,

I need some help. Which one of these sentences sounds more grammatically correct? And why so did you choose the one you did? English buffs are a plus.

1) ..., my major would be Art with an emphasis geared toward the general arts [or] illustration.

2) ..., my major would be Art with an emphasis geared toward [either] the general arts [or] illustration.

Thank you for your time and patience!

Answer 1

definatly the 2nd one

Answer 2

1 sounds better bc either and or should no be in the same sentence

Answer 3

I think neither should be used.  They are a bit wordy.  Try

"....my major would be Art with an emphasis on general arts or illustration."  

I'm not sure why you have the [ ] around the word or.  I am a Middle School English teacher.  Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I also prefer the second; however, I think it would be better with "emphasis on" rather than "emphasis geared toward".

My major would be Art, with an emphasis on either the general arts or illustration.

Answer 5

I'm not an english buff (biochemistry major here), but I think the second sentence flows better.

Answer 6

Personally I would drop some words:

My major would be art, with an emphasis in either general arts or illustration.