The process of discourse distribution in ideological and political theory classes is shifting gradually from the typical linear classroom discourse distribution model to a complex discourse distribution model shaped by multiple factors like multimodality, multiple stages, and algorithm. However, in this process of shifting, some problems still remain. They include the discrepancy between discourse generation and the cognitive system of youth, division of theory systems through symbolic language, and imbalance in the process of discourse distribution through platform algorithms. In light of this situation, this paper adopts the methodology of digital communication to create a multi-sensory controlled experiment design, which groups the process of discourse distribution into three categories. The comparison and analysis of effects of understanding, value awareness, and interaction behavior are carried out according to different dissemination models, which can illustrate the difference in the processes and paths of discourse dissemination. The results reveal that the multimodal integration group performed better than the classroom group in terms of theoretical understanding effect, scoring 86.7 and 4.4 in value awareness, both significantly higher than those of the classroom group at 78.4 and 3.9, respectively.

Li Ting. Reality and Guiding Direction of Discourse Dissemination in Ideological and Political Theory Courses in Application-Oriented Universities in the Digital Age. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 5: 47-54. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2026.080507.

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